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!

[Ashwag24]

I sighed.  "Em, he oh god your going to hate me!"  I said.  Kissing her head.  "He said that his dad told him noah and Mia to close their eyes but andy didn't and say his dad drive faster straight toward the truck.  He has nightmares not because of what happened but what he saw."  I knew she would hate me and that I just ruined both things her could be love for me and andys trust.

[melbender]

[color=#cc99ff]i felt sick. I couldn't even move or speak for what felt like hours. why would he have killed himself for? I couldn't think of why he's want to take his life or.. Oh god he was going to kill them all. My babies. "i don't know what to think or say. It doesn't make sense but his nightmares and bed wetting suddenly do." my eyes filled with tears "i might be away for longer now.." I needed to make sure Andy was ok and find out the truth. /color]

[Ashwag24]

I sighed. "Emilia please don't hate me.  I didn't want to know this but he told me
Me and the way he told me he needs you, your a great mother don't for one second think your not.  He loves you so much he is trying to protect you.  Take your time but know I'm here and if you need us we will come to you. Even for a day!"  I held her close hoping she understood.

[melbender]

"please stop talking like I'm not there for my children. Im trying, I try si hard to be what they need." I wiped away a tear "they're my everything, I hate that they're hurting." i turned to him, resting my head against his chest and letting tears fall. I was so tired but he just held me as I cried and soon fell asleep.

[Ashwag24]

I smiled when her breathing leveled.  I picked her up and took her to her bed.  She was out cold so I found some paper and wrote.

Em,
  Please for one second don't think I think your a bad parent because I don't!  Your terrific with your kids and mine.  They all adore you,  I adore you.  I understand things are tuff with your life right now but I still want us if you do.  I'll be here like I said.  It's breaking my heart seeing you hurt and andy too!  I might have just met you but I know your special so if you want my offer forsaking breakfast still stands so I'm hoping to see you at 9, if not I understand and look forward to your phone call!
Xxxxxxx
Zander


Ps your kisses are amazing!


I put the note next to her and went home to dream of her.

[melbender]

When I woke, I was in bed and Andy was snuggled to me. I pulled him closer and couldn't believe what he had told Zander last night still. I spotted a note in the bedside table, smiling as I read it. The kids and I got ready, and at 8:56 i knocked on his front door. his kisses were definitely amazing, and I was determined to do eeverything I could to keep them but make him believe in love again after all he'd been through.

[Ashwag24]

I was busy in the kitchen as the door knocked my heart jumped knowing she came.  Mum answered and I heard lots of noise.  I was almost done with the make shift Mickey mouse pancakes.  Hey I was a kid at heart.  I explained that the zoo would have to wait and the kids were bummed but got over it hen I told them that I would make it better and take everyone to Disney world but not to tell Emilia and the kids yet.  I watched me walk over to me .  "Feeling a little better?"  I asked.

[melbender]

I nodded, "thankyou.. for last night." i whispered, "your letter, it was beautiful." i hadn't ever had something so old fashioned, i was completely smitten with it. "Would you like any help with breakfast?" i asked as his mother gave me a wink and smile. i nodded and smiled back, yes she was right about him.

[Ashwag24]

I smiled "nope I got it almost done have some coffee and sit down."  I smirked and when she did a few minutes later I announced "okay my famous pancakes are done come and eat!"

[melbender]

I watched the kids closely and Andy was a little off still. I just couldn't fathom how their father would do something like that. Mia was first up and wrapped her arms around his leg "pweese!!" she grinned. "my belly is empty!" making me laugh. She was so funny.

[Ashwag24]

I smiled and fixed her and moly and plate and sat them down next to each other.  Then fixed noah and mikey a plate then andy.  Mum and em got their own and I smiled once I sat down. "Eat u-". I busted out laughing at Mia as she was covered in pancake already making num num noises.

[melbender]

I laughed "oh Mia." she was a mess but so cute. She definitely loved his pancakes. "she never eats breakfast" Andy said looking at her. "it always goes on the floor." Noah was cutting his pieces up and lining them all in a row. He was fascinated with having everything in a straight line.

[Ashwag24]

I smiled at the kids then locked eyes with Emilia I could so get use to this.  "What time you heading out?"  I asked as we cleaned up breakfast.

[melbender]

"In around an hour, i'll change the human vacuum before we leave." i grinned, Mia had really eaten everyone's left overs. "you'd think i never feed her with how she eats." i wanted to kiss him again but everyone was around and i didn't know how to ask him to duck into the pantry for a sneaky kiss.

[Ashwag24]

I smiled.  "She is adorable!"  I said looking at them.  I looked at her. "Hey can you help and grab the flour and vanilla!"  I asked and grabbed the other ingredients to put away once we were out of sight I took the stuff in her arms and threw it on the shelf and kissed her. "God I wanted to do that since you walked in."

[melbender]

I melted against his arms and cupped his cheeks "me too." i kissed him back, not wanting it to ever stop. "I'm going to miss you and the kids. Maybe your mother too." i admitted. i didn't want to leave not when we'd finally got to this.

[Ashwag24]

I sighed.  "But your coming back and if something happens to where you can't then we will come to you!  We can make this work em!"

[melbender]

"I won't ask you to move, but i am going to try and come back. I still have that house next door for the rest of summer." i smiled, keeping my voice hushed. glancing down at my watch, i smiled sadly "i have to go.. i'll call you when i get there ok?"

[Ashwag24]

I smiled.  "Okay, be careful!"  I kissed her again.  Then I watched her walk away and gather up the kids.  We all walked outside and watched her take off.

[melbender]

The drive took almost four hours and the kids were all passed out. I called and spoke to Zander, telling him we arrived and i would talk to him again later. The house felt the same but after what he had told me about Andy, i was looking for clues everywhere.

It's been a couple days, and i finally spoke with my lawyer. He handed me an envelope and life insureance paperwork. I looked at him in disbelief and he shook his head sadly. Bradly had taken out a 4 million dollar policy the week before he died and i was going to receive the lot. There was a letter but i wasn't ready to read it yet. I couldn't.

I went around to my mother in laws, and told her that the kids and i were making a fresh start, and we were moving out as soon as i could find a home to purchase.

[Ashwag24]

While she was gone I worked hard on my business and everything was going good I would be able to stop the er and start my practice I already has patients because it's a smaller town and people here loved me.  After talking to Emilia a few times I was excited to tell her my news.  I was also worried because at night when we would talk she seemed down a little like whatever she was hoping to find she either has or hasn't.  I didn't ask I did ask about the kids and her tho.

[melbender]

well the children were more happier to leave the town than stay there. I had done so much packing while they were asleep and cleaning up. My family wasn't taking the news well and thought i was crazy. I pulled out my phone and sent him a text -coming bsck today- I'd explain everything to him tonight.

[Ashwag24]

I jumped off the couch as John stared at me!  "She is coming back tonight!"  I said and looked at him I was so excited I couldn't believe it.  The twins were sleeping already and I quickly texted back.  -what time should I expect you beautiful? Xxx-

[melbender]

-late, probably 11 but i just want to get back. - I replied calling into a drive thru to get food for us all to eat.

[Ashwag24]

I smiled.  -okay be careful and I'll be up if you wanna put the the kids down and talk-  God I sounded like a girl.

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