Melinda...
Did Friday drag on? Or was it my eagerness for Saturday to arrive? I'm going with the second option, lol. But the important thing is that Saturday is here, I'm excited and I don't even know why. I went to bed late yesterday choosing my outfit, bikini, and packing my bag. I really want to see Nickolas. Yesterday, I was bummed he didn't drop off or pick up Zara. She said he was very busy, but that he would be off today.
I look at myself in the mirror for the thousandth time, go downstairs to have coffee with Brad, who is all dressed up, at least to impress Zara. As if he needed to – the girl is already smitten with him. We haven't talked about it yet, but our friendship has grown stronger during these weeks here, and we've naturally realized that our friendship is just that, a friendship. I love Brad very much, and I know he loves me too, but as friends, or a brotherly love.
We get in the car, Brad puts the address in the GPS, and off we go. Zara's house isn't far, but kind of difficult to get to. It looks like some kind of reserve, with a large forest around it, and I couldn't help but feel sad. I miss Aria so much that I feel like ripping off the necklace just for a few minutes to talk to her and transform to run and feel that sense of freedom again, but I know it's dangerous. Some rogue might find us.
Brad: "What are you thinking so hard about?"
Melinda: "Do you miss your wolf?"
Brad: "Every day."
Melinda: "What else do you miss?"
Brad: "Training, shifting."
Melinda: "I never asked you why you wanted to come with me so badly when I told you I wanted to go to college. You worked so hard to be recognized and leave everything behind. Thinking about it now, it doesn't make much sense."
Brad: "Because just like you, I felt trapped within the walls of our pack. We never left there for anything, and I wanted to know what the world out here had in store for me."
Melinda: "And do you think it was worth leaving everything behind?"
Brad: "Absolutely. Look at all the things we're experiencing here, new friendships, incredible experiences. We wouldn't have experienced any of this within the pack."
Melinda: "No way, lol. But I'd like to shift for at least a few minutes."
Brad: "I promise I'll find a safe place for us to do that."
Melinda: "Okay."
About 10 minutes later, we arrive at Zara's house. My jaw dropped. Calling this place a "house" is a huge understatement. This is a massive mansion. We arrive at the gate, identify ourselves, and the security guard lets us in. As we drove in, my friends, it became more and more impressive. There was a huge, beautiful garden. We stop in front of the entrance, and another security guard takes the car to the parking lot.
The front door opens, and a beautiful and radiant Zara appears. I look at Brad, who has a cute smile on his face and his eyes are sparkling. I end up smiling too, at their joy. She runs to greet us and pulls us inside. An older woman appears.
Zara: "Mada, these are Melinda and Brad, my friends."
Mada: "It's a pleasure to meet you." (She looks at Brad with a playful look.) "So you're the famous Brad?"
Zara: "MADA!!!" (Zara turns beet red, lol.)
Brad: "Me, famous? Not at all, lol." (Trying to play it cool.)
Melinda: "So that means you only talk about Brad, huh, Ms. Zara? And what about your friend here?"
Mada: "Oh, but you're famous here too, my dear. My boy won't stop talking about you."
Melinda: "Your boy?"
Nickolas: "Always the joker, huh, Ms. Madalena?"
I heard his voice. It sent a shiver down my spine, such a good feeling…
Mada: "I'm no joker, boy, just honest."
Zara: "I think we'd better get started on the work. The sooner we finish, the more we can enjoy our Saturday."
Melinda: "I agree."
Brad: "I think so too. Where are we going to do the work?"
Zara: "We'll stay in the living room."
We went to the living room, sat down, and started working. But I must confess, it was terribly difficult to concentrate with Nick sitting across from me, sprawled out on the couch, working on his laptop, wearing shorts and a T-shirt that showed off every muscle in his perfect body. And to make matters worse, he looked at me with every breath I took.
A few hours later, we finished the work, had lunch, and headed for the pool. I went up to Zara's room to change, and Brad went to a guest room. I put on my bikini. If Nickolas wants to look at me now, he's going to look at me with desire, because I'm ready to commit a crime…
I put on my beach cover-up, grab my Ray-Bans, let down my hair, which was in a bun, and we go downstairs. Brad was already down there with Nick, who is shirtless. Oh my God, it's hot in here. I almost lost my balance, you guys. But I smile inwardly because I wasn't the only one, lol. Nick is staring at me with his mouth open. As I walk past him, I can't help myself and say:
Melinda: "Close your mouth, Nick."
Zara comes up behind me, giggling. We reach the pool, I take off my cover-up, and dive in. I love water. It calms and relaxes me. I feel Nick's gaze burning on me. Everyone gets in the pool, and the fun begins. I've never seen Zara laugh so much, and I can't explain how happy it makes me. It's strange.
After a while, I see Brad sitting on the edge, watching Zara playing with Nick. I go over to him and sit down next to him.
Melinda - You like her, right? (I can feel him tense up at the question)
Brad - And would you be okay with that?
Melinda - If it makes you happy, absolutely
Brad - I thought you'd be upset, because we said we'd talk after you were better
Melinda - You know I love you, don't you?
Brad - I know, I love you too
Melinda - But Brad, it's already clear as day that we're siblings and you've also realized that I know lol
Brad - It couldn't be clearer lol
Melinda - And nothing and no one can change what we have
Brad - You're amazing, you know
Melinda - Of course I know lol
Brad - And there's someone else who thinks the same (he points his head at Nick) He won't stop looking at you
Melinda - I noticed, let's just say he's not trying to be discreet lol
Brad - Give it a chance, who knows you might find the path to your happiness
Melinda - I don't know if I can, but I'd like to try
Brad - I know I would like to meet you, princess lol
We splash him with water and we start playing with each other. The day is so light that I don't even know the last time I felt like this. I get out of the pool, put on my sunglasses and go to sunbathe on the lounger. When I feel someone lie down next to me, I'm not surprised at all when I see that it's Nick, looking like a Greek god, all wet with dripping hair. He finally decides to start a conversation with me. My heart races just by being so close to him.
Nickolas - Hi.
Melinda - Hello.
Nickolas - Can I ask you a question?
Melinda - Sure.
Nickolas - Isn't your boyfriend jealous of you wearing a bikini like that?
Melinda - That's old Nick, lol. You can ask me whatever you want to know. I'm not a big fan of beating around the bush.
Nickolas - Great, I like to get straight to the point.
Melinda - So?
Nickolas - Do you have a boyfriend?
Melinda - No.
Nickolas - So you must be involved with someone?
Melinda - No way
Nickolas - It's not possible that a woman like you doesn't have anyone
Melinda - A woman like me?
Nickolas - No modesty, you're beautiful, and that's not to say I'm hot in our first conversation lol (we start laughing), but seriously, by Zara's excitement talking about you, you can see that you're a wonderful person
Melinda - Thanks for the compliment, but trust me, not everyone thinks I'm as wonderful as you say
Nickolas - Disappointment in love?
Melinda - Let's just say it's a difficult story, a jerk who traded me for someone he thought was better than me
Nickolas - That guy will definitely regret it in the future
Melinda - Honestly, I think he already regretted it, but it was too late, anyway, enough of this story, and you? Any commitments, an affair, a fling maybe?
Nickolas - Not at all
Melinda - I doubt it
Nickolas - So you think I'm hot too, huh?
Melinda - Hahaha I really do
Nickolas - Straightforward
Melinda - But I said I didn't like messing around
Nickolas - Let's just say I'm just waiting for the right person to show up. Of course I'm not a saint. I have my affairs every now and then, but nothing serious. Right now I'm alone
Melinda - That's great. I'm sure I won't get beaten up by anyone, lol
Nickolas - But why do you say that, lol
Melinda - The way you look at me
Nickolas - I thought you were being discreet
Melinda - The last thing you're being is discreet, lol
Nickolas - It's just that I'm very intense and I can't contain myself when I really want something
And you look at me in a way that makes it seem like you're seeing me naked. I'm the She-Wolf here, but right now I feel like prey about to be devoured... But I decide to stir up the beast. If I'm going to play with fire, then I want to get burned
Melinda - And do you want me? (He analyzes me from head to toe)
Nickolas - From the first second I saw you
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