Episode 20

Melinda.....

These last few weeks have been crazy thanks to Zara, who simply announced that she wanted to celebrate her birthday less than a month before the date, and she even dragged me in to help her organize everything, seriously if after this I don't end up with my mental health damaged nothing else shakes me.

During the organization, I found something strange, if they weren't human I would swear we were preparing a bonfire party. My mother and I always helped Lunna with our pack's parties, and twice a year we would gather around the bonfire to tell stories of our people, our recent victories, and give thanks for everything, the elders would make the food, the tables were laden, a true banquet and everyone ate together like one big family, I miss it so much.

Thinking about it, that wasn't the only conscience I noticed, maybe humans and wolves are more alike with their traditions than we thought, but I've never lived with humans either, so I can't say for sure.

But after so much craziness, the day has finally arrived and I'm proud of everything we've done, it's all beautiful, the people on the reservation welcomed me so well that I felt at home, just a few who look at me sideways because of Nick, but I pretend I don't see them, I go straight ahead, and everything is fine.

I'm in Nick's room getting ready, which I should point out is practically ours, because he makes me come here every weekend, claiming that we don't see each other properly during the week because of his work, and since it doesn't cost anything of course I come, and I'm also not going to miss the opportunity to sleep with him, and before anyone says anything we just sleep, okay, sure there's some making out going on, but we're waiting for the right moment.

I take one last look in the mirror, I chose a red jumpsuit, it's super comfortable and I'm going to be able to enjoy the party a lot.

I leave the room, go down the stairs towards the living room where Nickolas and Brad are already ready.

Melinda - I'm here, I'm ready!

Nickolas - What a beautiful brunette! (comes closer and kisses me) If anyone looks at you today, I think I'll commit a crime.

Melinda - Stop exaggerating! (I slap him on the shoulder) Zara's not down yet?

Brad - I'll go see if she's ready.

Zara - No need, I'm already here!

We turned to the stairs and she looked so beautiful in her floral dress.

Looking like a little princess with a radiant smile on her face, even though Zara is older than me I can't see her like that, my feeling for her is like she's my little sister, seeing her well makes me happy on a level I can't explain.

Well, we left the house and went to the reservation square where the party is set up, the men built a huge bonfire, there is a large table where the very lively residents place the food, we also set up a beautiful table in front of the lake with many flowers where we put the cakes and sweets to sing happy birthday to Zara.

I look at everything we've done and feel so happy, a little nostalgic but happy, Nick hugs me from behind wrapping his arms around my waist and rests his chin on my shoulder.

Nickolas - I'm so proud of you, you managed to do something amazing for Zara in such a short time.

Melinda - She deserves all the most wonderful things in the world, but don't give me all the credit because I didn't do anything alone, the ladies here helped me a lot and embarked on this madness with me lol.

Nickolas - The residents won't stop praising you, everywhere I go they say you're wonderful, polite, caring, you treat everyone with so much respect.

Melinda - They welcomed me so well, and made me feel at home that I can't act any other way, I need to repay all the affection I receive from them.

Nickolas - You know you're an amazing woman? That's why I love you so much.

I froze, by the goddess, did he say he loves me? He had never said he loved me, of course he always showed it but I had never heard it come out of his mouth, and I'm so happy to hear it that I'm emotional, Nick noticed my change.

Nickolas - Mel, what was it? (He turns to me) What happened?

Melinda - Nothing happened (I speak with my head down, but he puts his hand on my chin and lifts it making me look at him).

Nickolas - Of course something happened, your eyes are watering.

Melinda - I must sound silly now lol.

Nickolas - Are you like this because I said I love you?

Melinda - In my defense, you'd never said it before, I was just emotional.

Nickolas - So I'll say it again and this time looking into your eyes I Love You Melinda, I really love you, you took over my heart and all my thoughts, I can't imagine my life if you're not by my side, I know it hasn't been long and to you it might seem crazy but you've become my whole world.

This time I couldn't hold back the tear that insisted on falling, I felt so much truth in his words, that I grabbed the back of his neck and kissed him. When I left the pack I obviously thought about the possibility of getting involved with someone but I never imagined that I could feel what I'm feeling at this very moment, I thought I would live until the end of my life feeling the pain of rejection and with Nick I feel a peace that I never felt, not even before the rejection. I move away from him a little and look deep into his eyes.

Melinda - I love you too Nickolas, I never thought I'd be capable of loving someone, but you came along and fixed the mess that was inside me and today I can't see myself without you either.

He gives that broad smile I love so much, and we kiss passionately, until we're interrupted.

Children - EWWWWW!

We stopped kissing and started laughing, the kids were all around us making faces and disgusted faces lol, when Nick looked at them they all ran away screaming.

...... The party started and the joy exuded from everyone, Zara and her brothers not to mention. I'm just bothered by a woman who keeps staring at me, I decide to ask Nick who the chick is.

Melinda - Nick! (I run my hand over his arm to get his attention and he looks at me.)

Nickolas - Yes?

Melinda - Who is that woman who keeps staring at me?

Nickolas - She's nobody, don't worry about her. (Ex-girlfriend for sure.)

Melinda - Nickolas? (He sighs.)

Nickolas - Her name is Lia, she likes me, we had a fling just before we met, she got things mixed up, and I ended it all, but I guarantee it was just a fling, it didn't mean anything to me and I only have eyes for you.

Melinda - And apparently now she only has eyes for me.

Nickolas - But don't worry, she won't mess with you.

Melinda - Don't you worry, I can handle myself. (And I wink at him who gives me a peck and turns his head to continue talking to his friend Vinicius).

I take the opportunity to take a picture and send it to my family with the caption: "It seems humans know how to have fun too...", we made a group lol, that way I can talk to everyone at the same time. We talk every day, but it's not the same, I miss seeing them, hugging them, but everything has a price in this life and unfortunately that's mine.

I leave Nick where we are sitting and go to the table to get something to eat, there are so many things that it's even difficult to choose, but since I don't refuse food I'm trying a little bit of everything. I'm making my plate when this Lia approaches, this girl just wants to make trouble, but it's not going to happen on my watch, I'm not going to ruin my friend's party.

Lia - Hi?

Melinda - Hello.

Lia - My name is Lia.

Melinda - Nice to meet you, Melinda. (I'm polite but I don't even look at her face so as not to give her confidence).

Lia - I know who you are... The little human slut who stole Nick from me. (Hello?? Who does this woman think she is?? And she called me human???)

Melinda - You clearly don't know who I am because if you did you would never call me a slut, I didn't steal him from anyone and I'm as human as you are. (I don't want any trouble, but I'm not going to stay silent either).

She starts laughing like a hysterical woman, attracting the attention of some people.

Lia - Looks like Nick is lying to you, sweetie. (What is this crazy woman talking about??)

Melinda - Nick would never lie to me, apparently you don't know him either. (She drops the smile and now has an evil look on her face).

Lia - You're the one who doesn't know him, at least not the real him, he's been deceiving you all this time and made everyone lie to you too, sweetie.

Nickolas - LIA!! (Even I was startled by the warning tone in his voice, he's approaching and stops beside me.) I ask that you leave.

Lia - Now that the party is getting fun, honey.

Nickolas - If you don't leave nicely, you'll leave badly! (But Lia doesn't seem to care.)

Lia - You know the story about werewolves, honey?

Nickolas - LIA STOP IT!!!

Vinicius approaches Lia and grabs her arm, at that moment the party stopped, everyone is staring at us, Brad arrives with Zara who has a crying face on her face (what is going on?). As Vinicius was about to pull Lia away from her I ask,

Melinda - What's wrong with the wolves?

Lia - Look around you.

Nick stops in front of me, have I not noticed what's been right under my nose this whole time? I feel entranced.

Nickolas - Honey, don't listen to her please, Vinny, get her out of here.

Melinda - No, now that she's started, she's going to finish it, and no messing around, Lia, I hate games.

Lia - Werewolves exist and you and your human friend are surrounded by them hahaha. You're in the middle of a pack, and your boyfriend hid all this from you hahaha.

I look at Nick.

Melinda - YOU'RE A WOLF????

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