Real thing! (Mel and I)

[Ashwag24]

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She decides to escape all the pity looks she has been getting for a year now.  A year ago her husband and love of her life got into a horrible accident.  She was left with three kids.  One who is 2 one that is 5 and the oldest 7.  She didn't know what to do so she took the whole summer off to figure it out and took her babies to the beach for some much needed sun and time to recover specially her oldest who is always upset.  

He is a single dad of two who just recently 6 months ago divorced his pyscho of a wife.  He decided to move far away from her to his childhood beach house with his kids.  He has full custody.  He doesn't believe in love anymore after what she did to him.  All he needs is his kids and his friends.  But his friends think other wise.


Name: Zander Riley
Age: 33
Bio: he is a doctor with two kids divorced, kind loving, works hard.  Funny and doesn't like to see people sad.
Looks:  I'll send to you!

[melbender]

"Yeah, he's just down here." i walked towards the kids room and went in, closing the curtains and bending over to untuck his bedding and pull the covers back. "just plonk him down, he won't wake once he's out." i whispered moving aside and watching him put him down. All night my hearts practically raced with how he's been and the smiles he's given me. Breathtaking they were.

[Ashwag24]

As I tucked noah in and smiled at him.  "He is a sweet kid!  Very smart!"  I say I kissed his forehead and stood up straight.  "Your oldest andy is taking everything harder?  Maybe if your okay you can spend a hour or so tomorrow at the zoo with just him.  I'll stay within range so that you can keep a eye on Mia and noah.  I mean if you'd like?"  I asked hoping I didn't overstep.  I walked up closer to her and smiled at her.  "I don't mind really."

[melbender]

Did i like that idea? I thought about it and i knew Andy was taking it harder. He still screamed out for his dad through the night. "I.. I haven't let them be alone with anyone since.." i paused looking up at him, he was much closer now "-not my mother, sister or inlaws. I.. please just don't take them too far." i really couldn't believe i was trusting him to take Noah and Mia.

[Ashwag24]

I smiled and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear.  "I won't do anything that you wouldn't want.  I'll be close and you'll be able to see.  Plus I don't think moly will let you out of her sight anyways!"  I chuckled.  "Well I better get them home and to bed."  I leaned down and kissed her cheek.  "Today was fun except that crazy lady who I think needs to be in a nuthouse."  I laughed more.

[melbender]

I laughed, nodding as i stared back up at him "she's one of a kind, thought she was going to break through the glass door." i let out a breath and looked back at Noah sleeping. "your arms are probably sore from holding him most the evening, he's really clinging to you." i should talk to him about that. "anyway, i had fun today so I'll see you all tomorrow morning." god why did he have to kiss my cheek.

[Ashwag24]

I shook my head.  "he weighs nothing and I miss that mine don't clinged to me anymore.  Well
Moly use too but now it's all about you!"  I said laughing more as we walked out of Noah's room.  "So let's say around 10:00?"  I asked and pick up a sleepy moly and a sleepy mikey.  We said our goodbyes and all I could
Think about was kissing her but not on her cheek.

[melbender]

The kids were eating breakfast, and eager to get up and go to the zoo. Andy was quiet and not saying much which made it hard. I went and took a quick shower, washing myself all over and starting to become aroused at the thought of Zander touching me with his hands, lips and di- A cold blast of water took that thought away.

Daddy do you think Em is pretty? like love pretty?" Moly asked watching him.

[Ashwag24]

I looked at moly.  "Princess I'm not sure what love pretty is. It yeah Emilia Is pretty why do you ask?"  I don't do love only my kids and family and friends.  I watched her eating breakfast as mikey shook his head.  "Daddy she thinks Emilia is going to be her new mummy but it's okay I understand she isn't staying around just like our real mum."  God I hated that he thought that he is going to be ruined when he is older too.  I didn't want that. I wanted him to find his someone.

[melbender]

Moly's eyes widened "can we keep Mia? i don't want her to leave as well."

It was 10, and we walked outside, the kids in the car. I went and knocked on their door hoping i wasn't too early or i looked a fool in shorts and a flowy camisole top. it was too hot for sleeves and jeans today.

[Ashwag24]

"Princess we can't keep Mia either she belongs to Emilia.  ". I said going to answer the door.  "Hey sorry my little princess is being a drama queen today."  I say and she walked up looking really sad at me.  "Shit ."  I said and my looked at me as did Emilia.  "Sorry she asked me questions and now she is upset."  I didn't know what to say or think.

[melbender]

"What's wrong angel?" i asked bending down to her level. "You can't be sad on a day like today, Mia needs you to hold her hand at the zoo." i said hoping that would cheer her up.

"I just don't want you to leave." She sighed sadly pouting "daddy doesn't love you."

My brows shot up, almost choking on air. i stood and didn't know how to answer that one. But it was nice to know where he and i stood. Just friends. Got that one loud and clear. "Oh. Um well that's ok and I've got lots more days here before we go home, you can come play with Mia anytime you want."

[Ashwag24]

I hated that my child couldn't understand.  I looked at Emilia and it almost looked like she was hurt but molys words.  "Well umm yeah maybe the zoo today isn't a good idea." I scratched the back of my neck.  "I mean with moly I think I need to explain some things to her." I try to explain but I can see I'm just upsetting her.  I felt like shit.  I'll call Sara and she will go with you and mikey and her son."  I say but it doesn't seem to help.

[melbender]

"No it's ok." i said getting the hint. "I actually umm, yeah I will see you all later." i left before any more awkwardness was exchanged. I didn't know what to say, but damn if i didn't feel pathetic. I needed to distance myself, his daughter was getting the wrong idea, Noah was getting the wrong idea and it was only going to hurt them. "So kids, change of plans. We're going for a drive around today, explore this place more and maybe have lunch at a park, but that's ok. We will have fun." i wanted to cry looking at Andy, he was so disappointed and i felt like the worst mother ever.

[Ashwag24]

I felt like shit all day.  She just walked out and I don't know where she went.  Later that night I sat with John in my man cave room with John Sara was with the kids most likely outside.  I think moly was mad at me.  She luldnt talk to me All Day and mikey didnt either.  I told John all about yesterday and this morning.  He laughed then realized I wasn't and blew out a whistle.  "My kids are attatched within what three or four days!  What am I to do."

[melbender]

John looked at him and leant forwards in his chair. "Depends, you like her or just want to fuck her? if you like her, then keep doing what you're doing see how things go, but if you just want to fuck her then stay the hell away and leave it."

After getting lost and ending up with a flat tyre, my kids were tired and cranky. I did learn how to change it though, just pity it had been in the dark with only my phone as the light. I gave sara a wave when she called out and she came over, asking us to join them but i just wanted to shower and go to bed and explained that to her and the whole getting lost situation, hoping she understood. Today was tough on the kids and me.

[Ashwag24]

I sighed.  "That's just it I like her.  It's odd but I just feel so alive and normal And comfortable and everything with her."  I sigh.  "I'm just scared."  I say as Sara came in telling us about the trouble Emilia had.  I felt even worse.  I got up and went straight over there I knocked and knocked on the door.

[melbender]

I answered the door with a glass of wine in one hand, wearing only an oversized shirt and panties underneath. "Zander" i looked at him "is everything ok? where are the kids?"

[Ashwag24]

I looked at her and took in her appearance.  "Fuck me!" I said .  "I shook my head.  "I was ugh I'm just checking on you and the kids.  I needed to apologize for moly earlier and damn your not making this easy on me dressed like that."  I groaned.  "Look I have issues trusting woman I haven't dated in over 9 years and if I knew you were staying I woudl so want to date you but I can't if your leaving you saw how moly acted today."  I went with the truth I thought it would be best to
Get it out there.  "But I think we should still hang out like yesterday it was fun and I think everyone enjoyed it. But if you don't want to then I understand."

[melbender]

"Zander." i said sadly "me, the kids. they have their things back there." I couldn't stay. Really i just couldn't afford to live here and transfer school. I had a house, with a mortage back home that wasn't getting paid off anytime soon on top of enough bills to last me for years. To think of selling it, i couldn't bring myself to. "I know. I think we're best being friends if that's possible." i suggested, i hated that i wanted more. That i wanted to taste his lips on my skin. That i wanted him without the commitment.

[Ashwag24]

I sighed wow I didn't expect her to turn the whole thing away.  "We have to think of the kids, if we continue being friends at the end the kids aren't going to understand.  Moly and mikey won't even talk to me because of today.  I'm so fucking lost.  What the hell are you doing?"  I stepped closer.  "You can honestly just be friends?  That it nothing more?"

[melbender]

my breathing picked up, and I looking right at him. I think the alcohol gave me the courage for what I said next. "what do you want to hear? That I want to fuck you and feel your touch? That's all I'm capable of giving. I don't know how to do a relationship, and I've heard you don't believe in love anyway. I've got a son who screams for his father nightly and i dint think i can start something that's going to hurt him, but you're telling me you dont want to be friends because I'm just leaving anyway?, si what we just stop talking?" i set my glass down still looking at him "what is it that you want Zander?"

[Ashwag24]

I looked at her.  "I don't know what I want."  I said honestly.  "I mean I want you!  God do I!  But I don't do the friends with benefits thing so we either try to be together or just friends or stop things now before not only our children get hurt but we do as well."  I say placing my hand on her cheek.  "You just came in and knocked me over I don't know much about you but what I do know and have seen is enough to know that you would be worth me admitting I was wrong."

[melbender]

"i don't know if I can be more.. Im going to leave and don't want ti hurt you or your children.. I want you though, just.., " god i wanted him but my guilt was winning "i think you should leave, I'm sorry.

[Ashwag24]

I dropped my hand and looked at her.  "Okay."  Was all I said.  She couldn't give me what I wanted and I coudlnt give her what she wanted I'll just leave her alone I have lots of work to do anyways.  I'll take the kids to my mums for the day tomorrow and work on getting my own practice to keep my mind off her and her kids.  "Good night Emilia!  I'm sorry too!"  I said and walked away from possibly the best thing that could have been.

A few days past and I kept to my word of not running into her.  I have been working on my practice and spending quality time with the kids.  It's been good but it was missing her!  Moly asked everyday to see her and it hurt.  John yelled at me and Sara well she just didn't talk to me probably cause she talked to Emilia.  My mum came over today and was with the kids as I went to surf in the ocean to clear my head.

[melbender]

I was almost finished hanging out the clothing when I heard little voices "shh don't tell daddy!" I looking behind a towel and spotted moly and mikey climbing over their fence and running towards me. "you know you can't ssneak away, come on rug rats, back to your father" i took their hands and walked them to their front door and knocked. I hated that we'd just stopped talking. I missed him and so did the kids. Even andy asked about him but I couldn't stay and that's what he needed.

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