~ Nia, Kelly, Stephanie... & Melody ~

Girl Trouble: Chapter Two

Radio

"You're listening to WROK, Seaside's only hard rock station... WE ROCK!"

"Alright all you rok heads! Fast Tom here, coming up we'll be interviewing Nia! She's the lead singer from Girl Trouble, the band that's burning up the charts with their new album, Triple Hearts! First let's spin the most requested track from the album over the last week. This is Everything Changed..."

Song plays, then several commercials...

Fast Tom

"We’re back live on WROK and folks, right now I am looking at one really hot lady! Nia!"

Nia

"Haha, hey Tom!"

Fast Tom

"Welcome and thank you for coming Nia! So tell us how everything is going in the band with your new guitarist?"

Nia

"Oh, everything has been great! Jon is just amazing. I mean, the guy can come up with a new song at will, and they're always good songs. He really is something!"

Fast Tom

"And I gotta ask, what is it like for Jon, surrounded by three hot rock chicks? Any electricity there? Come on, you can tell us!"

Nia

"Hmmm. Well, I think we'll leave that to everyone's imagination for now Tom, Haha! But I will say there is definitely some sparks flying sometimes!"

Fast Tom

"Awww! Sorry folks but looks like that's the best we'll get on that subject! Haha! So, Nia, what's next for Girl Trouble?"

Nia

"Well, of course we'll be playing Winter Rock Fest in our hometown, right here in Seaside... And Jon is already working on new material for our next album! We're so excited!"

Fast Tom

"You can find tickets and information for Seaside's Winter Rock Fest on our website, WROK.sea. There is quite a lineup for this year!"

Nia

"Yeah, we'll be co-headlining the right stage with Anthem!"

Fast Tom

"That's right! And we also have Koko and of course, our very own Melody! Folks, we gotta go to a quick commercial break, but keep it locked right here because Nia has brought us a new demo to listen to! And you can only hear it right here on WROK!"

Commercial break. Station jingle...

Fast Tom

"Welcome back everyone. I'm here with Nia from Girl Trouble. And I wanted to make a point to mention that these girls aren't just a bunch of rock chicks. You're all college educated, am I right Nia? And what about Jon?"

Nia

"Yep! Kelly and Steph are both about to finish their degrees in music. Jon and I both are working on our degrees in Business Management!"

Fast Tom

"Amazing, and how do you guys juggle music and college?"

Nia

"It isn't that bad really; we all have online resources but we do have to go back to take tests and finals. We're careful to schedule everything around that. It's very important to all of us to have that education. After all, we may not be doing this forever!"

Fast Tom

"We can only hope, Nia! We can only hope! Because folks, if this demo is anything like the band's next album, we're in for a real treat! Tell us about the song Nia."

Nia

"Well, it's a kind of funny story actually. Somehow, we got on the subject of kids and 'terrible twos' and Jon said 'well, you three must be my terrible threes!' and we all laughed. Then he came up with this riff and it went on from there HAHA!"

Fast Tom

"Haha! That is great! Well, we're going to play that demo now and bring this interview to a close. Nia, you're amazing, the band is fantastic, and it was an absolute pleasure to have you! Thank you so much for coming today!"

Nia

"Thank you so much Tom! And to our fans out there, we love you all! Here's our new demo, Terrible Threes!"

The song plays, then commercials... I'm lying in bed, staring out of my window. Our band has been so busy, there's been little time for anything else and I've started to feel a bit lonely. I have to be at the studio in an hour to rehearse with the band.

It's been four months since our first show at the Squeaky Wheel. So much has happened so fast that I'm already feeling burnt out. I'm irritable, tired, and a little depressed. Despite that, I push myself off the bed and turn off the radio. Time to get my ass in gear again.

I get to the studio and there is a bunch of fans gathered at the front door. Not in the mood for dealing with that, I sneak around to the back entrance and get to our sound room. I find the girls all there waiting. They rush me as I walk in carrying my guitar.

Kelly

Jon! Did you hear Nia on the radio?!

Nia

I was so nervous! Oh my God! It was awesome!

Me

Yeah, it was great Nia. You did good.

Nia

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it, now I can't wait for the Winter Fest!

Stephanie

And the demo, people are already requesting it again on the radio!

Kelly

Jon what's the matter honey? Aren't you excited too?

Me

Yeah. It's all great. Yall ready to get started?

Nia

Jon? Is everything okay?

Me

Fine.

Stephanie

Oh, someone needs to get LAID! HAHA!

Me

Yeah, maybe you do Steph! Or you Kelly? Oh, how about Nia?

I play an angry riff on my guitar then drop it back on its stand.

Nia

Jon?!

Me

I, I'm sorry... I can't do this shit today. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell at you girls. I just... I'm taking the day off. I've got to go.

Jon leaves...

Stephanie

I'm sorry! I shouldn't have said that!

Nia

No, something else is wrong guys. Jon seems really down about something.

Kelly

Yall, we've been non fucking stop for 4 months straight. He's new to this. Maybe he just needs a break?

Nia

I better go talk to him.

Kelly

Nia don't, let him go. Maybe he needs a break from us?

Stephanie

But he loves us all.

Nia

Steph, of course he does. But people do need a break apart sometimes. You're right Kell, let's give him some time.

Kelly

I know something that might ease the tension for him. Let's work up the other two demos he started on. We have his track recorded.

Nia

That's a great idea! I'll work on the lyrics, you two work on the bass and drums. Let's give Jon a break and do some of the work for a change. He's been doing a lot for us.

Stephanie

Yeah, and we haven't done much to help him. No wonder he's mad at us!

Kelly

Steph relax, he's not mad at us. Maybe just a little annoyed. Does he even get annoyed?

Nia

Everyone gets annoyed. Like I am getting with you right now! Come on, let's get to work. We've been slacking long enough.

I left the studio on foot, just walking through town. Luckily, there aren't too many people out that recognize me. I pass the storefronts until I am in front of an old record shop. I see someone in there that looks familiar.

Me

(That looks like Melody. And Alex? What are they doing down here?)

I stare through the window until Melody looks up and notices me. I try to walk off hoping she didn't see me.

Melody

(That was Jon) Hey babe?

Alex

Yeah?

Melody

I think I just saw Jon out there. He seemed, different.

Alex

How do you mean?

Melody

I don't know, but I'm going to find out.

Alex

Hey where are you going?

Melody

It's fine Alex, I'll meet you back at the hotel later. Can I take the car?

Alex

Yeah, no worries. The hotel isn't that far from here anyway, I'll walk it. Hey, text me later and let me know what's going on.

Melody

I will.

I get a block away from the record store, I think I'm in the clear when a car pulls up next to me.

Melody

Hey you!

Me

Uh, oh, hey Melody. (God, just what I need, another female to wind me up and I can't do anything about it. And, Melody of all people... Geezus, she's so beautiful.)

Melody

Jon, get in sweetie.

Me

Oh, I'm okay.

Melody

No, you're not. Get in, not taking no for an answer! And you know I get what I want!

Me

(Just the sound of her sweet voice is enough to calm almost any mood.) Okay.

I get in the car with her.

Melody

What's going on? You don't seem like yourself.

Me

I don't know. I yelled at the girls in the studio and I didn't mean to do that. I'm just, I am never like that with anyone.

Melody

You're burnt out. I recognize the symptoms. And I've been there. But it seems like there is something more than that going on.

Me

Well, I'm in a band of three girls and I am so fucking lonely! I've always had a girlfriend to go home to or to do things with. Things have gone way too fast.

Melody

Oh, love life trouble, plus music burnout, BAD combination. You're in good hands. You're going to spend today with me.

Me

You don't have to do this M. I know you have more important things to do.

Melody

NO! Don't shut me out like that and I am not some grand diva. We are friends and I care about you.

Me

Thank you, M. You really are a sweetheart.

Melody

Hey, I'm human just like anyone else, and I've been where you are now. Trust me. I saw that glazed look in your eyes at the record store and I knew right away.

Me

But you left Alex there!

Melody

Alex is a grown man, Jon. And I'm a grown woman. Anyway, don't worry about Alex or Nia, Steph, or Kelly. Today, it's just you and me, got it?

Me

Yes boss.

Melody

That's more like it. Hehe. Alright, here's what's gonna happen, Jon. I have this thing I do when I need to escape all this shit. I call it taking a holiday.

She pulls the car over and pulls out her phone.

Melody

First, I'm going to text my husband, and tell him that I am on holiday with the hot guitarist from Girl Trouble. And he will know exactly what I am talking about. I will also tell him to go see the girls and let them know you're okay. And after that, we will be turning off our phones, and going away until tomorrow. Twenty-four hours.

Me

I uh, I, yes boss. Phone, off. And done. (Nothing to do but what she says at this point. I know enough about Melody to know that when she wants something, she gets it one way or another. And there is no arguing with her.)

Melody

(text) "Alex, I'm taking a holiday with Jon. We'll be back tomorrow. He needs to flush his system. Please go see the girls at the studio and let them know he'll be okay, and he'll be back sometime tomorrow night. Love you!"

Alex

(text) "I gotcha babe. Alright, I'll take care of the girls. You two have fun. Love you too."

Melody

(Now Jon and I can explore whatever the hell is going on between us without having to worry about anyone else. I wonder if he's noticed it too?)

Melody

There! Alex is cool with it and you and I are now free through tomorrow night. And we're going to forget about all this music and bullshit, and just have a good, relaxing time. Okay?

Me

Yes ma'am.

Melody

Don't you yes ma'am me, I'm only a year or two older than you. Anyway, buckle up, ever had a massage?

Me

No, can't say that I have, at least not from a real masseuse.

Melody

Well, you're in for a real treat. Because one of my best friends is a masseuse and she is fantastic.

Me

Melody, can I ask you a question?

Melody

As long as it's not about work.

Me

It's not. I was just wondering, why are you doing this?

Melody

Well, mostly because I saw your face at that record store and felt like I was looking in a mirror. I need a break too. And nothing beats hanging out with a hot young guitar hero and getting away with it, hehe.

She reaches over and holds my hand.

Me

Oh...

Melody

From now until the end of this holiday, we are the only people that exist to each other. And NOTHING that happens in that time is to be told to anyone, EVER.

She squeezes my hand to emphasize that last word.

Me

Okay M. I guess I just don't know what I'm supposed to do or what we're doing.

Melody

We're getting away from everything. You just follow my lead and enjoy whatever happens, okay? No barriers, no secrets between us. Anything that's on your mind, don't be afraid to talk about it, no matter what its about. (Maybe he'll take the hint and I can get him to bring it up first.)

Me

Okay.

We arrive at a very nice-looking place. It looks Oriental. We get out of the car and go inside the first corridor.

Melody

Take your shoes off here.

Me

My shoes?

Melody

Yeah, no shoes inside.

We take off our shoes.

Xianne

Melody!

Melody

Xianne! Hey! I hoped you would be here today!

Xianne

I love working here. So, this guy looks familiar...

Melody

Xi, I'd like you to meet Jon Cullen, he plays guitar in Girl Trouble. But we're not talking about music or our work today. We're on holiday.

Xianne

Ah, got it. Message received. Well, Jon, welcome! Melody likes to start with the massage. Will you be sharing the entire visit together?

Melody

Absolutely. (This should kick things into gear.)

I just listen and follow along, not saying much. For the moment, I'm like a robot, just moving when told. My mind is still all over the place. I'm with Melody, I think there is something between us but can't put my finger on it. But she's married. Ah, I'm so fucking confused right now.

Xianne

Jon, you can get undressed in this room, then come lay face down on that table, okay? There are clean towels there to cover yourself.

Me

Sure. Okay.

I go into the changing room as Xianne takes Melody to another changing room. I strip naked and put the towel provided around my lower region, then lay on the table as instructed.

Melody comes back to lay on the table next to mine. I notice she has a nice body but try not to stare.

Melody

(Haha, he's cute, trying not to look at me. Wow look how built his body is.)

Xianne

Okay Melody, my cousin Mina will take care of you. Jon, you're mine today.

Me

Oh.

Melody

Hehe, treat him good Xi!

Xianne

Oh yeah, you've got some real tension here, we'll get that taken care of, don't worry.

Xianne starts working my back and shoulders. Her hands are soft but strong for her size. I lose my breath with the pressure she is using and even accidentally moan a few times.

Melody

Haha, feels good doesn't it?

Me

YES. Oh my God Xianne, you're wonderful.

Xianne

Haha, yeah, you've got tension all over. I'm just going to lower your towel a bit so I can get to your gluteal muscles.

Melody

Haha, that's your butt.

Me

Uh okay...

Melody

Haha! Don't worry, I've seen butts before, HAHAHA!

Xianne

If you're shy, we can stop.

Me

No, it's fine. Please continue, that feels great.

This girl is massaging my ass cheeks. Never in my life has that happened before.

Me

(Oh fuck. No not now. I'm getting a boner! Dammit!)

Xianne

Okay, let's turn you over now.

Me

(RIGHT! Of course, she says that!)

Reluctantly I turn over. It's either that or admit I have a huge log sticking out. Either option is embarrassing!

Xianne

Oh wow, it's okay. That is completely normal.

Me

Yeah right!

Melody

(Holy shit) It's okay Jon, I'll look the other way if it makes you feel better. (Not that I don't want to look hehe.)

Me

God, I'm so embarrassed. (Melody stared for a bit before she turned. Hmm.)

Xianne

Don't be. Turn on your left side. I'll rub your right arm and right leg. You'll start to relax again soon.

After a while, my boner finally goes down as Xianne's magical hands work my arms and legs on each side. I'm feeling much more at ease now.

Xianne

Okay, we're all finished here. Just relax for 15 minutes while we prepare the hot tub and you can both go soak.

Me

Thank you Xianne, that was amazing. I feel so much more relaxed.

Melody

Thanks Mina! You did great too!

Mina

xiè xie nǐ

Xianne

Oh, she doesn't speak English very well, but she said thank you.

Mina bows and leaves. Xianne leaves behind her.

Melody

Wasn't that heavenly?

Me

Yes, it was.

Melody

Hot tub next. No clothes. hehe

Me

<gulp> we're going to be naked in a hot tub, together?

Melody

Yep! Hey, it's just a naked body. Don't worry about it.

Me

(Oh my God. I have to make sure not to get a boner in there. But Melody is extremely sexy, this is not going to be easy. She is married! So, BEHAVE JON!)

Melody

I can see the conflict going on behind your eyes.

Me

You can huh.

Melody

Yeah, you're thinking, oh she's married to Alex! And I'm about to be naked in a hot tub with her! Please relax. Don't get embarrassed. And don't worry about Alex okay? Remember what I said earlier? We're in our own reality right now.

Me

Okay, if you say so.

Melody

Hehe. I say so.

Xianne

Okay you two, hot tub is all set. You know where it is M! You guys can go whenever you're ready!

Xianne leaves us.

Melody

No time like the present! Let's go! I'm anxious to hit that hot water!

I follow Melody into a private room with a hot tub inside. She closes the door and drops her towel.

Me

(Don't look Don't look Don't look. GOD DAMMIT I LOOKED!)

Melody

HAhaha! Come on...

She yanks my towel off and I hurry into the water. We get settled into the hot tub opposite each other.

Melody

Now, this isn't so bad is it?

Me

No actually, it feels very nice.

I can just see Melody's nipples popping up above the surface of the steamy water now and then.

Melody

You're in great shape Jon, do you work out a lot?

Me

Yeah, I try to hit the gym at least 3 times a week. And I'm a black belt so I stay in shape.

Melody

Wow! It's hard to do that in our line of work. I also try to hit the gym two or three times a week. I also like to go bike riding.

Me

Oh, I love bike riding, we'll have to do that sometime.

Melody

That would be great! (Alex never likes bike riding anymore).

We sit there quietly enjoying the hot water. I am relaxed and happy that I'm not getting another boner or Melody may think I'm some kind of pervert. After a while, we're ready to go.

Melody

Well this was wonderful.

Me

Yes, it was. Thank you for this M.

Melody

Anytime sweetie. (Let's see if this gets his attention).

She stands up, the water droplets running down her perfect form, following her curves, and dripping from her pussy. I look away. Melody smiles to herself.

Me

(Lord please help me here!)

Melody

(mmm mm... I want him so bad.)

Me

(Not getting a boner... baseball... fishing... guitars... 1, 2, 3, 4. Ahhh good deal. I made it. She has her towel on. Thank you Lord!)

We get dressed and meet Xianne in front.

Xianne

Are you guys finished then?

Melody

Yes Xi, thank you. We both needed this. Just charge my account for us both.

Me

Oh, you don't...

Melody

Hush you. Also add Jon to my membership. Jon, you come here anytime you want to and Xi, charge his visits to me. I expect you to come here and relax at least once every two weeks Jon. Understand?

Me

Yes ma'am. (Did Xianne just wink at me? I think she did. Yeah, she is definitely giving me eyes.)

Mina

Hěn kuài huílái (Smile).

Xianne

She said come back soon (Smile).

Melody

(Smile) Thank you Mina! We will!

Xianne

Tā shuō tā huì Mina.

We leave and get back in Melody's car.

Me

So, where are we off to now boss?

Melody

I like that. Boss. And you already sound a lot more relaxed. I'm taking you to my old house.

Me

Oh, you have a house here?

Melody

Well, my stepdad sold it. But the new owners ended up needing a bigger house and when it popped up on the market, I bought it back.

Me

That's very cool!

Melody

Yeah, I have memories in that house of my Mom. And it's a nice place to stay when I'm here sometimes. My Aunt Amy comes and stays here now and then also and helps me keep up the place.

We drive and talk about random things, laughing and having a really good time. Melody has really cheered me up a lot. I don't know how she does it. The sound of her voice alone is soothing. We arrive at her house.

Melody

Here we are, come on in, make yourself at home.

We go inside.

Melody

Just act like this is your house and enjoy yourself. Pop on the TV, I have tons of concerts saved on Webflix. I'll be right back, going to change into something more comfortable.

Me

Okay.

I sit on the sofa and grab the remote. I open up Webflix and sure enough, she has loads of concerts saved in her favorites. I pick one and hit play. It's a soft rock band playing nice, melodic music, mostly acoustic. The music is nice, a little romantic I guess, but soothing. I sit back and close my eyes.

Melody

(Aww he's asleep. Poor guy, he's been through a lot really fast. He probably feels like his life is flying by him. I know that feeling all too well. I could use a release after that massage. There is something about him... I don't think I can resist him.)

Melody quietly sits next to Jon. She looks at the tv then back at him and puts her hand on his chest. She cuddles up close to him and pulls his arm around her.

I feel movement and start to open my eyes. Melody is laid up against me.

Me

(Oh, we're cuddling. I'm cuddling with Alex's wife! But she initiated this. Is this wrong? Oh, shit I don't know what to do. What is she wearing?)

Melody

Don't be conflicted Jon. This is all okay. Alright? I promise.

Me

(Is she a fucking mind reader or something?) But, you and Alex...

Melody

Trust me, and I told you to forget everything else. This is our own reality, our time away from it all. No bands or songs, no girlfriends or girl trouble, no husbands, nothing.

Me

Okay.

I try to relax and find it easier with her words. I trust her. But her touch is intoxicating and she moves her hand around my chest and stomach, sometimes getting lower.

Melody

Mmm This is a good song.

The band on tv starts another song. It's an instrumental with three acoustic guitar players and nothing else. They are very good. I close my eyes again and let my old reality fall away.

Her hand gets more and more daring, now going under my shirt. I decide to do as she says and just enjoy the moment. She whispers in my ear as I notice I am getting hard.

Melody

(Whispers) Did you ever want to just love someone else for just one day? Mmmm...

With that her hand wanders down under my pants. All the blood is rushing down there. I breath slowly, but my heartrate climbs. She unzips my pants. I don't want this magical moment to end, almost like it's a dream I don't want to wake up from.

Melody

(Whispers) I want you Jon, do you want me?

Me

(Whispers) yes, I do Melody.

She climbs on top of me.

Melody

Open your eyes Jon. I want you to see me.

I open my eyes. Our eyes meet again. There's that fire. Her breasts are now bare and in my face. My hard on is now a raging, throbbing shaft. The bottoms she has on are just a really short skirt with nothing underneath. I feel her pussy rubbing against my cock, her wetness lubing us up.

Melody

(His eyes... there it is again! Fire...)

Everything happens so slowly. Such fucking subtlety. The anticipation between us is almost unbearable. She pulls my shirt over my head and tosses it aside. Her hands move over my chest and down my sides as she grinds her pussy against me, letting me almost enter. Nothing could prepare me for what was about to happen in her house tonight.

Melody

MMmmm... Oh Jon. It's going to be a long night.

She pushes herself down on my cock, slowly letting the head slip inside. Then she pulls it out again, moaning softly. She repeats this several times. I feel her body shudder and tremble. I wince as her fingernails dig into my sides. She's purposely stretching the experience out.

Melody

Oh my God... Here we go. (This feels so natural with him. I am soaked. My pussy is aching for him now.)

Me

ahh... (Her pussy is so wet; her juices are flowing over and around my cock.)

With her next push, she takes it all the way in, very slowly until she is pressed tightly against my body. She leans forward, pressing her boobs against my chest and kisses my neck, while slowly moving her hips up and down on me. Her body moves like a serpent on top of me, she has me completely under her control.

I have to fight the urge to cum. She feels so hot and tight...

Melody

Oh God I'm cumming Jon... HMMMmmm! Ahhhh!

She keeps moving as she cums. Her pussy squeezing me in pulses, and she releases. I keep holding back, not wanting this to end. A minute later she is cumming again...

Melody

OHHhhh! Hmmmm! Oh Jon, baby!

Her voice during the throes of passion is the sexiest thing I have ever heard in my life. I can hear the squishing of fluids as her pussy slides up and down on my cock. Her orgasms hit one after another, her pussy walls constantly massaging me until I just can't control it anymore.

Me

Oh shit... I can't... Melody!

Melody

Don't fight it baby, I'm on the pill. Just relax and let it happen. OH God... I'm cumming again baby!! AAIiiiii!

That was all I could take. Her sexy voice, her pussy squeezing as she cums, I released inside her with a very intense, high pressure orgasm. Her pussy is still pulsing from her orgasm... We climax together and she lays against my chest while our sexual organs continue pulsing.

Melody

You are like no one I've ever met Jon. (He is like no one I've ever been with before. I feel so safe and comfortable with him.)

We lay there quietly against each other's naked bodies. The soft music playing low on the tv. She kisses my neck. My softening cock slips out of her and all of our love juice spills out all over me.

Melody

Haha! I'll get a towel sweetie. Don't move.

She brings a towel and cleans me up.

Melody

Come on, let's take a shower then get some sleep. We've got another day planned tomorrow.

We go to the shower and get in together. I needed that release. And, I mean, it's Melody. How could I resist her? I can't. She could get me to do anything she wanted right now. She has some kind of power over me. I don't know what it is but I like it. But I know I can't fall for her. I know this is only our temporary reality as she said. My heart suddenly aches at the thought of this all ending like some teenage wet dream.

Standing here in the shower with Melody, looking into her eyes, I see the flames. The way she is looking at me, she is looking at me like a lover would. Suddenly she takes my face into her hands and pulls me down to her. We make out hard with the warm shower falling over our bodies.

We don't say anything. She grabs the soap and washes my whole body. Running the soap over my neck, chest, back and my butt. Then my dick and delicately around my jewels. Then she kneels and washes my legs. After that she stands up again and hands me the soap.

Melody

Clean every single part of my body Jon, put your hands on me.

I wash her whole body. Starting with her neck, then her back. Her skin is perfect and soft. I move down to her ass, soaping her up with my hands. I run my hand through the crack of her ass and to her front, washing her pussy then down her legs. I stand back up and stand behind her... running my soapy hands up her belly, under her breasts. She moans softly as I massage the soap all over her big boobs and fondle her nipples between my fingers. She turns around...

We make out again with the slippery soap between our bodies.

After a long shower, we get out and she takes me to her bedroom. She pulls me down on the bed with her, both of us still naked.

Melody

I'm sorry Jon. I let this go pretty far tonight. I just couldn't help it.

Me

Melody, is something wrong between you and Alex?

Melody

We're just growing apart. I don't know. I love him, but it's just not the same anymore. Our age difference maybe. He can't keep up with me anymore.

Me

Listen M, I don't want to be a home wrecker. Alex is one of my friends now. Although at this point, I've pretty much gone well beyond any real limits, if ever there were any limits.

Melody

You're not a home wrecker. And I wanted to break those limits with you Jon. There is something going on between us. Don't you feel it too?

Girl Trouble. That's what I have...

Me

Yes. Melody, can I ask you something?

Melody

Yes, anything sweetie.

Me

Are you okay? I mean, really okay? Do you know how Alex is feeling?

Melody

I'm sure he is feeling the distance between us also. We've been growing apart for some time now.

Me

Do you love Alex?

Melody turns over and sobs. I lay behind her, against her.

Me

(Now I've done it.)

Melody

(Whispers) I think I love you Jon.

Me

(!!?)

Back at the hotel...

Alex

(I guess all good things come to an end at some point. I know why she wanted to see Jon. The strange thing is... I'm not even upset about it. Our lives have been a hurricane force since we met that day in my small apartment.)

Alex shifts in his hotel bed and looks at the time. It's two am.

Alex

(No text from her. I think our relationship may have run its course. I don't feel anything. I hope she doesn't hate me. I just feel like an old man getting in the way of her wanting to have fun. I need to talk to her when she comes back. And how do I bring up Amy?)

Back at Melody's house, it's morning...

I woke up to Melody lying next to me, staring at me.

Me

Hey, you okay?

Melody

Never better. I know what I want now. Alex and I are going to split up. I know it's coming.

Me

Is this happening because of what happened between us last night?

Melody

No honey this was already happening before I saw you yesterday. Don't blame yourself okay?

Me

So, what do you want to do today?

Melody

You mean after we make love again?

She moves on top of me.

Me

(Oh God. I have absolutely no control with her.)

Melody

I love how you're always just ready to go... MMmmmm...

Me

(Well it's not like I can help it! I have NO control with you!)

I'm already hard. She takes me inside. We make slow love again. Her appetite for sex is amazing and powerful. Her will be done...

At the studio...

Nia

(Crying)

Kelly

Hey! What's wrong Nia? Why are you crying?

Nia

I don't know, I feel like we're losing Jon.

Stephanie

No way, he said he loves us!

Nia

Steph don't be naive. I heard that he was seen with Melody yesterday.

Kelly

Melody? But she's married to Alex.

Nia

Yeah well, Alex called me this morning. It seems like their relationship hasn't been as good as the front they've been putting up for the public.

Stephanie

She's like a Goddess! We're going to lose him to her!

Kelly

If we do, then maybe we were wrong about him. Now I'm starting to hate him.

Nia

No don't do that Kell. We don't know what's really going on. We'll give him a chance.

Stephanie

We're finished if he leaves this band.

Nia

Maybe not.

At the park...

Melody

And then Mom died. I had a really hard time dealing with that. Alex was there for me when no one else was. I guess we were there for each other when both our lives were changing.

Me

I'm so sorry Melody. Our mom died and I know exactly how you feel. We miss her so much.

Melody

I wish Moms could just live forever.

Me

Me too.

We sit together on a park bench, my arm around her. We're talking about all the things we've been through, and the loss of our mothers. We spent the day going from place to place, having lunch, talking, laughing, even crying sometimes. We learned a lot about each other, and how much we have in common. But the day is coming to an end, our twenty-four-hour escape from reality is over in just one more hour.

Melody

I guess I should get you back.

Me

Let's go to my house. I'm not ready to face the girls right now.

Melody

Okay. (I don't want this to end!)

We leave and Melody takes me home. The sun is setting, the warm glow of the sun over the countryside near my house is too romantic for what we have to do now; say goodbye.

We get out of the car. Melody starts to cry. I go and hold her.

Melody

Ten more minutes. Ten more minutes to enjoy each other.

I look at her and those teary eyes cause mine to water up. But it doesn't put out that burning fire inside us. It only burns stronger the longer we're with each other.

Me

Don't say goodbye M.

Melody

I won't. Nine more minutes (still crying). I don't want it to end Jon.

I hold her tight and close my eyes, as if trying to keep her here. I don't want to let her go.

Me

(I don't want this to end! God Dammit! What the fuck is going on? I NEVER expected this to happen! Melody?!)

Melody

Eight more minutes. Hold me until the last second!

I squeeze her and kiss her cheek. We stand there like that for a while in silence.

Melody

Five minutes...

Me

Please text me tomorrow and let me know that you're okay?

Melody

I will.

As the time ticks away, the sun disappears behind the forest, the sky darkens. We just hold each other, ebbing away the minutes, until we're down to our last minute.

Me

Whatever happens M... I'll never forget this time we had together. Thank you.

Melody

Thank you too. I'll never forget it either. Times up. I have to go.

Me

Yeah. I had fun M. Please be careful.

Melody

Oh, I don't want to go. (He has to choose me! After this time together... I hope. I love him!)

I help her back into her car and close the door, but not wanting to.

Me

I'll be thinking about you M.

She's doing her best to keep from crying. She starts her car.

Melody

Okay... I'm leaving now.

Me

See you later.

She smiles cutely. And my last image of this is her beautiful eyes and her smile.

Me

That's how I want to remember this, drive safe M.

She smiles then backs out of the driveway without saying anything else. I watch her until her taillights disappear over the hill down my street. I look up at the sky. It's clear and the stars are shining. I go inside.

Wendy

Bro? Where have you been? Is everything okay?

Me

Yeah. I was with Melody.

Wendy

Melody? Like, THE Melody?

Me

The one and only. The only one that matters.

Wendy

Wow, what happened between you two?

Me

It's such a mess sis...

I go through the entire thing with Wendy. I can tell her anything, even all the sex parts.

Wendy

Wow. That is, that's one hell of a story. So, what are you going to do?

Me

I really have no idea. Melody and I literally just met, but we’re so much alike. None of this was supposed to happen. I should have ended up with one of the girls in the band, right?

Wendy

Why? They are your coworkers.

Me

Somehow, I didn't see them in that way alone.

Wendy

Jon, you're a good-looking man, almost annoyingly so. You're going to always have girl trouble, no pun intended.

Me

I just don't want anyone to get hurt.

Wendy

People always get hurt in love, whether directly or indirectly.

Me

Yeah.

Wendy

I'm sorry, I know you're having a hard time. Your life moves so quickly these days. Come on, I saved you some supper.

Me

Thanks sis. You're really great, you know that?

Wendy

Of course, I am. I'm your sister and I'll ALWAYS be here for you little brother.

Me

Even if I steal your clothes while you're in the shower?

Wendy

Well, yeah even then. Haha! Silly ass. Sit down.

She fixes me a plate. I eat, then we say goodnight and I go to bed. I lay there again, thinking about the last twenty-four hours. I just can't believe everything that's happened. If Alex finds out, he's going to fucking kill me. I can't face him. I don't even know if I can face my little vixens, and I have to tomorrow.

I finally fall asleep and manage to get a few hours before Wendy is waking me up.

Wendy

Did you want to sleep in today? I would understand after everything you've told me.

Me

No, I need to get my ass up and face the world again.

Wendy

That's my tough little brother. Okay, I'm outta here early again. Another god damn meeting with that asshole. Coffee is made. Love you bro.

Me

Thanks sis, love you too.

I get up, dressed, get some coffee down me, then I'm at the studio.

Kelly

Jon??!! Oh, thank God! I told them you wouldn't leave us! Are you okay?

Me

Hey relax, I'm fine. Where is Nia and Steph?

Kelly

They'll be here in a minute. Are you sure you're okay? We heard that you were with Melody.

Me

Really? Well, yeah, we hung out. I just needed some time away and M was there. Like, she understood what I was dealing with.

Nia

Oh JON!

Nia runs up and hugs me tightly.

Nia

Are you still with us?

Me

Of course, I am, why would you ask that?

Nia

So, you're not leaving us for Melody?

Me

What? No! Look I'm so sorry for how I acted the other day girls. I'm going through a lot and everything has just been going so fast. This band is still important to me.

Nia

Aww I knew it. We threw too much at you.

Me

No calm down Nia. This was on me.

Nia

So, you're still in love with your girls then?

Kelly

Yeah Jon. You still love us, right?

Stephanie

And when do we get to the sex part?

All

HAHAHA!

Me

God, how can I not love that! I could never leave my little vixens! Haha!

All laughing.

Me

Come 'ere Steph, I'm just gonna have to give you some sex honey so you'll shut up about it right?

Stephanie

OH GOD YES! Finally!

Nia

He's kidding Steph! Button your pants! HAHA!

Stephanie

Oh. Aww!

All laughing again.

I kiss Stephanie on the cheek.

Me

Come on ya little vixens, we've got a tour to prepare for, don't we?

Nia

YES!

Me

What the fuck are we waiting for? Let's get to that business right now. I've got several ideas.

We get to work on some new material I've come up with. I had an idea for a song last night after my time with Melody. She really inspired me and woke up the music writing beast that lives inside me. And, I think I want to sing this song. But I won't let the girls in on this one. I'm going to save this for my solo act. It will surprise everyone. I just hope I can still sing pretty good.

We knocked out two excellent new rock songs, one of which we feel strongly will be a hit. Soon it's evening and time to end the workday. Stephanie approaches me...

Stephanie

Hey Jon? Can I, talk to you for a minute?

Me

Sure Steph, what's up?

Stephanie

Well, there's this party at the club and I, I wondered if maybe... uhh...

Me

Sure, I'll take you. Ready to go?

Stephanie

Wow, yeah. I mean, yes! Thanks Jon! I'll go change and meet you out front!

She runs off excited.

Kelly

Such a sweetheart, aren't you?

Me

Do I detect sarcasm again?

Kelly

When do you not detect that from me, hmm?

Me

I think you don't like me anymore Kelly.

Kelly

I... I'm sorry Jon. I don't mean to bite. Stephanie needs a night out.

Me

Don't worry about it Kell. You're going out with me next. You and I, alone, tomorrow night?

Kelly

Really? Took you long enough.

Me

That a yes?

Kelly

Yeah. (I can't resist him! But I don't want to sound too excited.)

Me

Awesome. I better go wait for Steph. We're on for tomorrow night.

Kelly

Goodnight Jon. (Smiles)

I wait for Stephanie outside. She finally comes out wearing an amazing outfit, tight jeans and a half shirt. She's tall, with medium but nice boobs and I can see her nipples through her top. She is as tall as I am, sometimes it seems like she is a bit taller. She is funny and interesting, a bit dingy but so loveable.

Stephanie

I'm ready! I'm so excited. Thank you!

Me

Come on, let's go have some fun!

I put my arm around her, and we walk down to the next block where the club is. We can hear the music as we get closer. It looks like a lot of people dancing, laughing, and having a good time. Just what I need, just what Steph apparently needs too. We go inside.

Stephanie

Wow! They're rocking out to our music Jon! WOOOO!!!

She starts dancing around.

Me

Haha! Go on then, get on the dance floor. I'll go grab a drink. You want something?

Stephanie

I'll get something later!

She dances away as I head to the bar.

Bartender

Jon! Hey bro! Red Dog?

Me

Yeah, thanks Keith. What's going on tonight man?

Keith

Oh, I just decided to advertise a party and the whole damn town showed up! Isn't it amazing!?

Me

Yeah! And thanks for the beer.

Keith

Sure thing! Yours are on the house bro, my treat! Your music has everyone enjoying their time in here!

Me

Haha, awesome. Thanks bro.

I sit at the bar, scanning all the people. I spot a familiar body and face near the entrance. She looks sad. It's Fiona. She's with some other guy. He looks like a thug and appears to be bossing her around.

I take a big swallow of my beer and continue looking around.

Girl

Hey handsome! I know you! That's you playing in that song isn't it?

Me

Nope. Not me. People make that mistake all the time, Haha!

I didn't want to draw attention to myself tonight.

Girl

Aww, well you're still really sexy! Wanna dance?

Me

No thanks, but I'll sit here and watch you, okay?

Girl

Suit yourself!

She teases me with her body as she dances away, shaking her ass at me. Stephanie walks up to the bar...

Stephanie

Woo! Wow... This place is hopping! Come on Jon! Come dance!

Me

Nah... I'm not much good at dancing Steph.

Stephanie

Awww Okay. Well I'll just hang out with you and take a break then (Smile).

Me

I would love that.

She stands behind me with her arms resting on my chest.

Fiona

H... hey Jon...

Me

Hey Fi... How are you?

Fiona

I'm... Okay. You look good... happy?

Me

I am, how about you?

Guy

Fiona! You're supposed to be with me. Come on!

Fiona

Well, gotta go. See ya...

Me

See ya Fi. (She isn't happy, I can tell. And the guy is a jerk.)

Stephanie

She's cute. Ex?

Me

Yeah...

I watch them walk away. Something about that guy really bugs me. They go towards the restrooms and I see them arguing. I don't pay much attention until he slaps the shit out of her, knocking her to the floor. That brought me off my stool.

Stephanie

He just hit her Jon!

Me

Yeah, I caught that. Will you excuse me babe? I need to knock this guy down a notch.

Stephanie

You bet babe!

I walk over there, and he has his hand back to hit her again...

Me

Hey asshole! Touch her again and I'll break that arm.

Fiona

Jon, it’s okay. Don't hurt him.

Me

No, it's not Fi. I'm talking to you fuckhead.

Guy

This is none of your fucking business pretty boy, get back to the bar with your own slut and leave me and mine alone.

Me

Did you just call my drummer and Fi sluts?

Guy

What the fuck man? Are you itching for an ass whipping?

Me

Ass whipping? Phttt... You beat up on girls because you can't handle fighting a man?

That finally triggered him. He turned around and swung on me, I moved back and slapped his face.

Me

Come on man. That's it?

Fiona

Don't hurt him Jon.

Guy

Shut up bitch! He ain't gonna hurt me. He's just a pussy.

Me

Don't call her that. It's not polite.

Fiona

Shit, Jon is going to hurt you. He hates that word.

He swings on me again. And again, I dodge it and slap him harder in the face. He gets faster now, and I’m starting to have fun. He swings, I dodge and slap. The last time he swings on me, I grab his arm and slap the shit out of him three times. His face is reddening now.

Guy

Alright alright! Stop please!

Me

I slapped you because you're a bitch. And bitches need to be slapped, bitch. Anyone who calls himself a man and smacks ladies around is a fucking bitch. Get the fuck out of here. Go change your panties. I see you around here again and you'll get my best next time. Come on Fi, are you okay?

I lift her off the floor. She is staring at me.

Fiona

(crying) Jon... why?

Me

Why what?

Fiona

Why did you save me? And I can't believe you let him off that easily. Although I'm glad you did. He had no idea what you're capable of.

Me

Fiona, we may not be together, but you're still a lady and he's a panty waste. Come on, I'm here with Stephanie, my drummer. Come meet her. And stay away from that loser.

We go back to the bar.

Stephanie

You slapped that guy! HAHA!

Me

He's not a guy... Anyway Steph, I'd like you to meet Fiona, my ex-girlfriend, but still my friend. Fi, this is Steph, my drummer.

Stephanie

You are so pretty Fiona!

Fiona

Oh... thank you! Haha! You are too! And you can call me Fi, everyone does.

Me

(Hmmm... might be some lesbian shit about to happen here... let me push this along...)

Me

Hey Steph, why don't you take Fi out on the dance floor and uhh, make all the guys around here jealous, yeah?

Stephanie

Haha! Love to! Come on Fi...

Fiona is visibly happier now. They go on the dance floor and dance. It gets pretty hot and heavy. They are starting to feel up each other. I'm loving the show. After almost an hour they finally come back to the bar...

Stephanie

Hey Jon, uhh... you mind and me and Fi leave you?

Me

(Cheesy grin) Haha... Please, don't let me keep you. Make her happy Steph, she needs to be.

Fiona

You're okay with this?

Me

Why wouldn't I be? I'd rather you be with my drummer than with that panty waste you were with. But I think I'll accompany you guys to the hotel just in case the dumbass decides to be stupid.

Fiona

He is such a sweetheart, isn't he?

Stephanie

Yeah, we all love him. I can't get him to have sex with me though, haha!

Fiona

HAHA!

Me

Steph! Ya dirty little vixen. Come on!

I walk with them down to the hotel and to the door.

Me

Well, you two have fun.

Stephanie

Aren't you joining us?

Me

As enticing as that sounds, I must respectfully decline. Besides, I'm really tired. Yall have a good time. Love you guys...

Fiona

Love you Jon! (Aww, wish he would have joined us!)

Stephanie

Love you too! Come on Fi, I've got a great drinking game we can play!

I leave them to it. Kelly catches me in the hallway.

Kelly

Oh, so you're working on two at a time these days yeah?

Me

What is your problem anyway?

Kelly

Right about now, you!

I've had just about enough of her shit. It's time to put this attitude to rest right fucking now. I walk over to Kelly and press her against the wall and press my body against her.

Kelly

<ahh> Mm...

I speak to her low and calmly, making sure to look her in the eyes. She needs to be controlled. I can see that now. And I can feel her pulse quickening with her excitement.

Me

This your room right here?

Kelly

Ye... yes... (Oh dear God.)

I begin making my commands to her.

Me

Open the door.

She pulls her key card out of her pocket and hands it to me. I slide the card and push the door open and take her in there.

Me

It's time you and I settle something right now.

Kelly

Oh Jon I...

I put my hand over her mouth. Her eyes watch mine with a kind of wonder in them. I move my hand and kiss her lips. She moans like it was a relief.

Kelly

I'm sorry I... (Shit I'm getting so wet already!)

Me

(Whispers) Hush... Enough words... Enough god damn sarcasm.

I take full control. I remove her shirt...

Kelly

<Gasp> Hmm!

Me

(Whispers) no bra... nice... You’re a bad girl Kelly.

I kiss her neck, chest, then her boobs while holding her hands against the wall above her head. I put my hand under one of her boobs and gently massage it while licking and sucking her nipple.

Kelly

Oh God... Jon...

I run my hand down her belly and unbutton her pants, letting them fall to the floor.

Kelly

<Gasp> Hhuuhh...

She trembles, goosebumps rush across her skin with my touch. I bit her nipple with just enough pressure to cause a tiny bit of pain, then suck it.

Kelly

Holy shit! (I am aching, holy fuck!)

Me

(Whispers) No panties either. Dirty little vixen, aren't you?

Kelly

Hohhh... Please Jon. More... Don't you dare fucking stop now.

No more foreplay. This needs to happen. I drop my pants and step out of them, my dick sticking straight up. I pick her up and put her back against the wall, lifting her up so I can put my dick inside her.

Kelly

OOHhh my God. Jon... Oh, shit it's big. Aww fuck yeah baby, punish me!

All the tension between us came to a head. Yeah, that head. And it is AWESOME. Kelly grinds her hips and holds on to my shoulders. Both of us were edging, trying to make it last. I continue fucking her, slowly... her pussy is soaking us both. So hot, so tight around my cock. I can feel her muscles inside starting to tense and loosen, she is about to cum. I decide to let her.

Kelly

I... I can't... I'm gonna cum!! Oh, shit oh shit oh shit!! AAHhhh uuhhnnngg!!!

Her body trembles, her orgasm naturally pulled me into mine. I pulled out just in time to shoot it onto her stomach. I kept holding her up. She leaned in to me, hugging me, breathing heavily.

Kelly

Oh Jon. I need to piss you off more often!

Me

That's not even funny!

Kelly

HAHAHA! Oh my God, yes, it is! Haha!

Me

Haha! Come 'ere...

We make out, I'm still holding her. Our love juices run out of her soaked pussy onto the floor beneath us as my softening member drops out of her.

I let her down and we stood there looking at each other.

Me

(I can't believe how fucking gorgeous she is.)

Kelly

(I can't believe how fucking gorgeous he is!)

Me

(I wonder what she is thinking?)

Kelly

You know what I think?

Me

What's that?

Kelly

(Whispers) I think... I think I'm falling for you, Jon.

There it is guys. Do I have girl trouble or what? I think I'm falling for all of them. But I can't have them all. Or can I? I keep going back to Melody though... I have to proceed very carefully.

At a fancy house in another city...

Alex

We should talk.

Melody

Yeah, I think so.

Alex

I guess you can feel what I'm feeling also.

Melody

Yeah.

Alex

I don't know what's happening between us M.

Melody

I don't either. I wanted this to work but it seems like the harder we try, the further apart we are.

Alex

I know what you mean. Look, I am guilty of sometimes still seeing you as my student. And that's not right.

Melody

And I admit I am guilty of sometimes still seeing you as my music tutor.

Alex

Could this be it for us?

Melody

Do you still love me?

Alex

Do you still love me?

They are in a standoff of emotions. Melody and Alex have one hell of a history. But perhaps the age difference did eventually come into play after all.

Melody

I do but I don't think it is the kind of love you deserve as my husband. (cries)

Alex

I know. It's okay Melody. We don't have to fight this anymore. I want you to be happy.

Melody

And I want you to be happy too! (cries)

Alex

I'll be okay M. As long as I know you are okay. And as long as we can remain friends.

Melody

I didn't mean for things to end up this way.

Alex

No one ever means or expects these things. Life just spun us in different directions.

Melody

So, what do we do?

Alex

Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. You won't lose anything.

Melody

I don't care about the stuff Alex. I still want us to be close. Would you be okay with that?

Alex

Absolutely M. It would hurt me if you didn't want to ever see me again.

Melody

That would hurt me too.

They hug each other. He holds her tight.

Alex

Let's call it what it is... We're great friends that maybe got a bit carried away and expected a little more than we should have out of each other.

Melody

I need to tell you something...

Alex

Jon.

Melody

How?

Alex

I don't know. You're close in age and I saw how you were when you came back from your holiday.

Melody

Are you mad?

Alex

No. Not at all. Is that bad? That I'm not even upset about this?

Melody

What does that mean?

Alex

I think it means that I want you to be happy and be with the person that can keep you that way. I like Jon, he's calm and the kind of person I would want to see you with if not with me.

Melody

I guess we should decide who is moving where.

Alex

I still have my apartment.

Melody

No... Alex... You don't need to stay in that cramped apartment. I can go to my house in Seaside. You can keep the house. Besides, I thought you let the apartment go already?

Alex

I guess I half expected we would eventually come to this end and didn't want to give it up yet. No, I don't want to stay in this big house all by myself.

Melody

Okay.

Alex

I also have a confession M.

Melody

What?

Alex

Promise not to get pissed?

Melody

I can't promise that!

Alex

Shit. Well I...

Melody

Out with it...

Alex

Well I kinda talked about things with your Aunt Amy.

Melody

Oh.

Alex

Are you okay?

Melody

Yeah... Tell me the rest...

Alex

I'm interested in seeing her.

Melody

Really?

Alex

Yeah, and I'm not sure, but she might be interested also.

Melody

I'm happy for you Alex. Aunt Amy would be good to you. You're closer in age too.

Alex

It will be a challenge since you and I are married, even though we'll be getting the divorce.

Melody

Alex, you have my blessing... I will talk to her. I want this to be an agreeable split. And I don't want us to feel funny when we see each other when visiting. And like I said, I want you to be happy too.

Alex

I want to say something before I leave here.

Melody

You're leaving now?

Alex

Yeah, no sense in waiting around and pounding this out for longer. I'll go to my apartment when I leave here.

Melody

What did you want to say?

Alex

Melody, you've been the best thing that ever happened to me. You woke me up and brought me back down to earth after years on the road. You showed me that there is more to me than just a 'stand in'.

Melody

(cries) Stand in...

Alex

I'll always love you, but like a best friend, or even a... Big brother.

Melody

I will always love you too, for the same reasons.

Alex

Thank you for changing my life for the better, Melody.

Melody

Thank you for changing MY life for the better, Alex!

Back at my house...

I'm lying in bed early in the morning thinking about the previous day. I smacked around an asshole that likes to hit women and saved my ex from him. Then Fiona ended up with Stephanie. No idea how their night went. Then I had sex with Kelly. And as good as that was, I just can't get the image of Melody out of my head. My phone beeps. It's a text from Alex. Ut oh...

Alex

(text) Hey Jon. I wondered if we could get together and talk. Don't worry, it's nothing bad.

Me

(text) Hey Alex. Yeah sure, where?

Alex

(text) There's a little cafe in the middle of the residential district not far from my apartment.

Me

(text) Okay I know the place. I can be there in about twenty minutes.

Alex

(text) Cool, see you soon.

Me

(Hmmm... what the hell is going on? Oh no... Did Melody really split up with Alex? Fuck, I hope I am not a home wrecker!)

Twenty minutes later I make it to the cafe near Alex's old apartment. I see him sitting at a table alone. I go and sit down across from him, feeling a bit nervous.

Alex

Hey Jon, how are you doing?

Me

I'm uh, I'm good Alex. Every, everything okay?

Alex

Yeah. Don't be nervous. I know everything but I am not mad, trust me.

Me

Alex, I'm so sorry... I...

Alex

No, it's fine Jon. But there are some things I need to tell you.

Me

It's not fine. You guys are married, and I shouldn't have let things escalate.

Alex

Jon, Melody is in love with you.

Me

What?

Alex

It's okay. I could tell she had a crush on you when she first met you.

Instantly I am taken back to the moment I caught her tripping over that last step at the concert... I caught her, and her eyes and mine locked for mere seconds. But in those seconds, something was happening, I wasn't prepared for it.

Me

I don't know what to say Alex. I consider you my friend.

Alex

Hey, we are still friends, and will always be! But now you're going to take care of my Melody, because I can't anymore. She needs someone more her age. I just need you to know... Melody is very special. Treat her well, and she will treat you like a king. Treat her badly, and there is nothing in this world that will stop me from finding and destroying you.

Me

I would never hurt Melody intentionally.

Alex

I don't think you would, Jon. Because of Melody, my life changed drastically for the better. The kind of love we have now is more like a family love though. And she needs romance.

Me

Girl Trouble.

Alex

Come again?

Me

I have girl trouble, Alex. They're coming at me from every direction. I don't know what to do.

Alex

Hahaha! Fitting wouldn't you say mate. Being in a band by that name I mean. Anyway, it's simple Jon. Pick one and stop fucking around.

Me

I know.

Alex

Who do you feel the most for?

Me

I think it's Melody. There is this... Fire between us. I can't explain it. I tried to avoid it because she's married to my friend but now after what you've said... I have to choose her in the end.

Alex

I was hoping you would say that. Listen, I need to go. I have some things to do because I'm going to stay in my apartment again. But listen, I trust you Jon. Trust that you'll make the right choice. Melody is all love, and she loves you. And she is beautiful.

Me

Yes, she is. Still, I owe it to my vixens to date each of them. I just don't want them to get hurt in all this.

Alex

People always get hurt in love Jon, whether...

Me

Directly or indirectly... You sound like Wendy.

Alex

Well, listen to your sister, she sounds like a smart girl.

Me

She is. Thank you, Alex, for not murdering me.

Alex

Haha! That thought never crossed my mind mate. Things happen. And here we are. Life changes and the pieces get moved around. But we will remain friends and I hope we find each other together on a tour sometime.

Me

Same here man. Hey, do you need help moving stuff? I've got nothing on for a while today.

Alex

Oh, I think you do have something on at the moment, and I'll leave you to it. Take care my friend...

Alex leaves. I sit there wondering what he meant by that. Then I hear a voice...

Melody

Hey Jon.

Me

M... Melody!?

She sits down with me. She's wearing the same damn outfit she wore in the poster on my wall! That black shirt from her album cover. God she’s beautiful. My heart skips a beat every time I see her.

Melody

Okay if I sit with you?

Me

Please... Of course.

Melody

So, now you know everything.

Me

Yeah.

Melody

I am in love with you Jon. So much so now that it hurts to be away from you. I want you all to myself. I'm greedy.

Listening to her, I can't believe the Goddess before me is the one actually talking directly to me. The fire keeps burning hotter...

Me

I haven't stopped thinking about you since our time together.

Melody

Out of respect for Alex, our contact will be limited until our divorce is final. But I wanted you to know that I will be staying in my house here in Seaside. And that I will be thinking and dreaming about us being together. I'll be hoping that you choose me. I know about the girls in your band.

Me

Yeah, my little vixens.

Melody

I'm sensing that you're having some trouble. Girl trouble I assume.

Me

Yeah. Story of my life lately it seems.

Melody

Your little vixens... Haha, I like that Jon.

Me

I just don't want anyone to get hurt.

Melody

Someone will get hurt, unfortunately. Nothing can stop that now. Might as well rip the bandaid off.

Me

Tell me what to do M?

Melody

(Cries) Choose me. Because I love you SO much Jon! I've never felt this strongly for someone, not even Alex.

Me

I think I feel the same. I need time... ahh...

Melody

Listen... it's going to take at least a week for us to finalize our divorce. Take that time to decide. And... call me? I would at least like to hear your voice. Whether you choose me or not, I still want to be friends with you at the very least. So go have a romp with your vixens, but remember our time together. And, the fire Jon. I know you've felt it too.

Me

I have. It burns me constantly.

Melody

Okay baby, now I need to go too because I have movers bringing some of my stuff to the house. I'll text you later. Kiss me?

I stood up and pulled her to me. She looked up at me with those eyes and I saw it again. That same fire that started burning when I first looked into them. We kiss and hold each other tight. The powerful heat that happens in that moment is overwhelming for both of us. Then she pulls away and leaves.

Melody

Sorry... J… Jon I need to go because I can't stop myself with you. Call me later.

Me

(The choice seems clear to me.)

As she walks away, I watch her go. I have visions of our future.

Me

(It's you Melody. I know it now. I can't be with another girl without thinking of you.)

I finally leave the cafe and go back home. I have to meet the band in the morning for more recording. It's still early so I decide to work on my song.

Later that night...

Wendy

Hey bro? Can I come in?

Me

It's open...

Wendy

Hey, you have a visitor. It's Nia.

Me

(What's she doing here?) Okay, tell her I'll be right out please?

Wendy

Sure.

I gather myself and prepare for whatever this might be.

Me

You didn't let her in?

Wendy

She said she would just wait for you outside.

Me

Hmm okay.

I go outside. Nia is sitting on the hood of her car in my driveway.

Me

Hey Nia. Why are you out here?

Nia

I came to talk to you, separately from the rest of the band.

Me

That doesn't sound good.

Nia

I want to ask you something, Jon. But first, kiss me.

Me

Uhh...

Nia

Get over here and kiss me Jon.

Ever demanding Nia... I move closer to her, she pulls me in tight against her and I remember how it felt when we had sex in the studio. There is a certain feeling with Nia I can't explain. She is not shy about expressing herself at all. We lock into a kiss. My heart pounds. And I can feel her tremble a little bit as her pulse quickens.

Me

(It's like every time I kiss a girl, this happens.)

Nia

Your touch is all it takes... Ahh shit...

Me

I'm sorry Nia.

Nia

Not your fault. Whew! What is that magic you have on us?

Me

It's called girl trouble and it's no magic that I know of.

Nia

When I look at you, I get weak in the knees Jon.

Me

You said that before.

Nia

That's why I had to sit up on my car before you came near me. Do you feel that?

Me

What?

Nia

That! That electricity shooting back and forth between us. I do. It's exhilarating!

And the blood rushes to my groin again. When I get near a girl, they lose control, then so do I. It's a curse really.

Me

I feel it.

Nia

I know the dilemma you have.

Me

No, you don't Nia. None of you do.

Nia

I know that you're hung up on Kelly, me, and... Melody, so I've heard.

Me

Yeah.

Nia

You're trying to make a choice. But I think Kelly and I have no chance against Melody. She's a Goddess. Even I could fall for her and I'm as straight as they come.

Me

Nia...

Nia

I'm sorry Jon. You're in a tight place. Do you hurt this one or that one...? Who do you love...? I get it. But I wanted to tell you something. You're the one that's special. And we all want that. That aura you have is magnetic and addictive.

Me

...

Nia

You have an angel inside you Jon. That angel guides your hands on everything you do. Your touch, your music... ahhh (she closes her eyes) your fucking kiss, your touch, even your fucking gaze... You're like a drug to us.

Me

I don't know what to say.

Nia

I wonder where your power comes from. Who this angel is...?

Me

Mom.

Nia

Maybe it is your Mom. I'm so sorry you lost her. She must have been a wonderful person and loved you very much.

Me

If anyone is responsible for the way I am, it would be her.

Nia

Jon... Are you going to leave GT?

Me

It wasn't my plan, why?

Nia

Because if you end up with Melody...

Me

Stop right there Nia... No matter what happens in my love life, Girl Trouble is still my band. Unless you're wanting to make a change?

She gets off the car and runs up to me...

Nia

No! No please don't leave us Jon. We all really do love you and your music style has set us apart from everyone else. I just didn't want the band to be left without a guitarist if you plan to leave.

Me

Well don't worry. I love my little vixens and I love this band. We still have a lot to accomplish and I intend to be here every step of the way. This... dillema I have has nothing to do with the band I assure you, no matter who I settle down with.

Nia

I am so happy to hear you say that, Jon.

She stands there, her short frame against me, looking up at me with those deep blue eyes. She moves in to kiss me... We make out. I feel her body relaxing so I lift her up and put her on the hood.

Nia

My knees go weak... ahhh...

Me

Am I wrong for doing this with you, Kelly, and Melody?

Nia

You're not married to any of us Jon. But I don't think any of us want to share you for too much longer. Listen, I better go before I lose myself with you yet again! I can't control myself with you.

Me

Okay. I'll see you guys in the morning. And, I have a date with Kelly tomorrow night.

Nia

Aww... She needs it. Be good to her Jon. Kelly is a special kind of girl.

Me

Indeed.

Nia

Under all her sarcasm and smartass comments, she really is a sweetheart.

Me

I know. Listen, drive safe okay?

Nia

Goodnight Jon!

She backs out of the driveway. I stand and look up at the sky again...

Me

WHY ME!!?? What do you fucking want from me!!?? Is there really an angel doing this to me!? If so, STOP!

Wendy

Jon! What's wrong? What happened?

Me

Oh Wendy... I can't win in this!

She hugs me...

Wendy

Oh, little brother... it's okay. Everything will work out. It always does.

Me

But someone always gets hurt. And now it’s getting closer to happening.

Wendy

I'm guessing you're talking about the three girls you're trying to choose from.

Me

Yeah...

Wendy

I don't have any sage advice for your situation except this. Choose wisely. Choose the one that you love Jon. The one that you LOVE.

Me

I will. Thank you, Wendy.

Wendy

Okay. I need to get to bed... I love you bro.

She kisses me on the cheek.

Me

I love you too sis.

She goes back into the house. I go to my car and get my acoustic guitar out, sit on the ground and strum on it. I finish writing the song.

Morning comes. I open my eyes and lay there. I hear Wendy stirring and get up out of bed. I go and make the coffee and warm up a couple of Danish tartes.

Wendy

Oh wow, good morning sweetie. You made us breakfast?

Me

Yeah, good morning Wendy.

Wendy

Thank you, such a good brother.

Me

Haha.

Wendy

What do you have on today?

Me

Studio this morning, date tonight with Kelly.

Wendy

Cool. Listen, I won't be home tonight or tomorrow night. I'm going to spend the weekend with Clara. So, bring your date home if you want! haha!

Me

Hmm, might do that.

Wendy

(Kiss) Gotta jet. Have a great weekend bro. Love you! Text me if you need anything.

Me

Love you too sis, have fun and text me when you get to Clara’s, so I know you made it okay, please?

Wendy

I will. Bye!

Me

Bye!

I get my shower and get up to the studio.

Kelly

Hey!

Me

Hey Kell... everyone here?

Kelly

No, just us for now. (Damn he looks good today.)

Me

Come on, I want to show you this riff I came up with. I haven't played it yet. I thought of it on the way here this morning. I need to get it down before I lose it.

Kelly

Cool.

I hook up my guitar. I notice Kelly is staring at me the entire time. I play the riff. It sounds as good as I imagined it in my head.

Me

What do you think?

Kelly

Huh?

Me

Kell... were you listening?

Kelly

Sorry! Play it again?

I play it again.

Kelly

Shit that rocks! How the hell do you come up with this stuff?

Nia

Hey guys!

Kelly

Nia come check out Jon's new riff!

Nia

New music! Gimme gimme!

Me

Haha

I play it again.

Stephanie

Hey that's killer!

Nia

Yeah definitely! Sounds like an anthem. I can do something with that for sure.

Kelly

Let's work on this one then.

We spend the day working on a new song. We get it recorded to our demo tape and work on a couple of other songs. Soon it's getting late. Time for my date with Kelly.

Stephanie and Nia leave.

Kelly

Okay, pick me up at the hotel? I would like to change my clothes and freshen up first.

Me

Of course, babe. I'll be there in say, an hour?

Kelly

That works. Thanks! See you soon!

She gives me a quick kiss on the cheek and leaves.

I mess around on my guitar for a while then it's time to go pickup Kelly. I arrive and knock on the hotel room door.

Kelly

IT'S OPEN!

I go inside and close the door. She comes from out of the bathroom and what I am seeing right now is a vision of dangerous beauty. She is wearing skintight, thin pants with a top that barely covers her large breasts. It's short, revealing her sexy mid-section. Her flowing black hair with the green streak, her finely trimmed tummy and her cleavage, and her light make-up.

Kelly

Pick your jaw up off the floor Jon.

Me

Oh, I...

She walks past me; the scent of her perfume causes me to react. I reach out and stop her. She whimpers cutely when I pull her to me.

Kelly

<Ahh!> Mmm!

Me

You look amazing Kelly. Wow.

Kelly

T... Thank you, Jon.

Her green eyes look up at me, showing me the want in them.

Kelly

Soo...

Me

Soo...

Kelly

Where are you taking me?

Me

With me.

Kelly

Right. Smartass.

Me

Haha... Come on. We're going to my house.

Kelly

Your house?

Me

Yeah.

Kelly

(Oh yes... we're going to have sex again! I want him again so bad.)

I take her out to my car, and we go for a drive around the town.

Kelly

It's so peaceful here at night.

Me

Yeah, I love it here. Ready to go home with me?

Kelly

Yes.

She moves over and lays her head on me. I put my arm around her and head towards home.

We get to my house and go inside.

Kelly

Your house is nice.

Me

Thanks. Wendy is a clean freak so it's all her.

Kelly

Haha.

Me

May I get you something to drink? Some wine perhaps?

Kelly

Oh, look at you getting all classy! Yes please, thank you sir (smile).

Me

Hehehe. Go have a seat, make yourself at home.

Kelly

Thanks.

I get us some wine and join her on the sofa.

Me

Here you go.

Kelly

Thanks.

Me

So, we can watch a movie, tv show, play some music and just talk, or whatever you want to do.

Kelly

I like what we're doing right now just fine Jon. Put on some music and let's talk.

I start some music playing. She takes a sip of her wine and puts her hand on my leg.

Kelly

Jon... What is this?

Me

Just a sweet red...

Kelly

No, I mean this... You, me... Nia, Melody?

Me

Oh. Honestly, I don't know Kell. All of you are amazing. I'm greedy, I want you all. But I know that isn't a realistic expectation.

Kelly

Yeah. I want to apologize to you.

Me

For what?

Kelly

Well, I know I can be a sarcastic bitch sometimes. It's just that I've been hurt a lot. So the tough girl facade came up. And my defenses are always up.

Me

So that's what it is.

Kelly

But you walked right through them. I have no defense against you Jon. When you took me in the hotel room, you could have done anything. I was completely out of control. You devastated my pussy by the way.