Melody quickly rushed up to her apartment and shut the door. Her heart was beating fast and her face flushed. It was the first time after a few years she has had contact with a guy. She could still feel Brandon's warmth on her hands. She wondered why she felt comfortable around Brandon eventhough she had just met him and he was her boss. She was embarrassed realising that she had fallen asleep in his car and also the fact that he had teased her and made her agree to owing him a cup of coffee or a free meal at her apartment. She was surprised at his request but she had answered without thinking. She was feeling a bit giddy and hesitant at the same time.
Melody sneezed loudly suddenly "Achoo!! " She then decided to push away her thoughts regarding Brandon and went to take a quick warm shower. After taking a shower she put her clothes to wash in the machine and decided to eat dinner and take her medication. She was watching her favourite TV show while eating when her phone suddenly beeped. She took her phone and saw that it was a message from Brandon. He heart started to beat fast. She opened the message and read what he had sent and immediately felt her face flushing. Brandon's message said,
"Make sure to eat your dinner and take your medication. Drink lots of water and sleep early. I hope you have a speedy recovery so that you can invite me for a cup of coffee or a meal at your place. 😉"
She didn't know how to react. She was surprised but also felt grateful and special.
She quickly finished eating and took her medication. A few minutes later her phone beeped again and it was from Brandon again.
" Before I forget I'll pick you up before work tomorrow 😊 Be ready by 7am. " She hesitated a little longer and replied "Okay. Thank you. " She realised she was smiling to herself and quickly stopped when she saw the mirror. There was a gift from Jacob on the table which she didn't have the heart to throw away as it reminded her of their first date. When she saw the gift, she was filled with sorrow. Everything came back to her in a flash... the betrayal, the sneers and mockings, the embarrassment and humiliation , everything that she faced that broke her so much. She gave herself a self reminder again to not fall for anyone or believe in love easily ever again. She has felt the pain once and it was almost unbearable.
She recalled how she had reacted when she thought of Brandon just now and she felt foolish. She hit her face a few times and asked herself in the mirror... "Isn't it enough? Haven't you had enough? Do you want to make a fool of yourself again? What makes you think you are special and what gives you the confidence and hope to fall for someone whom you just met and because he was nice to you? "
So many thoughts ran through her head. She broke down in tears thinking about it... she didn't have the confidence to believe in her emotions anymore. She was reminded of the pain and disappointment and sufferings. She stopped crying and went to bed feeling depressed.