Following the conclusion of her lunch break, Susan takes her phone out of her pocket and examines it. It's time for me to get moving. Tonight, David would want to go out to eat at a restaurant. She embraces me. "I have faith that you will win over the love of that son of mine. If I had to choose between you and that woman my son is with, I would choose you as my daughter-in-law.
Melvin gives her a look. It is not going to happen that I will fall in love with Katherine. We are close friends. If something were going to happen between us, it would have happened before this moment. He embraces her. We hope to see you at the launch party. We'll see you next weekend. I may only be able to attend that one again once I have completed filming the romance movie in which I was cast.
She chuckles, Susan. "Worse!! Please accept my condolences on behalf of the woman starring with you."
I give him a nudge. You are more of an action-movie-oriented person. A pleasant surprise is going to be provided by the rom-com.
I am the focus of Melvin's attention. If you want to attend the set, give you a day pass. If you were on the movie set with me, I would like to see how you would react.
"I would love to see how everything works behind the scenes of a movie."
Suddenly, Melvin's phone begins to ring. "Excuse me." After responding to the call, he exits the room and goes away.
Susan and I walk to her vehicle. "Do you think he'll want to be seen with me on the set of the movie?"
She makes a nod. "All Melvin has talked about is asking you to see him on set, but he was afraid you would turn him down as you've been busy being a photographer."
I would have jumped if I could watch Melvin perform what he enjoys. "Today, he accompanied me to work," I said.
"Did he like it?"
"He ended up making out with my boss while he tried on the Men's line."
Her head is shaken in shock. His father is a perfect example of him. They only know what is before them when it is no longer there.
"Did something like this happen to you and David?"
Susan opens the door to the car and she then takes a seat. It is possible to state that. I was introduced to David by our respective parents. When my parents were throwing a party one evening, they invited David's family to attend. They were the best of friends. As the night progressed, I drank punch, which I subsequently discovered included alcohol inside of it. We shared a bed, David and I. The tears are welling up in her eyes. After a few months had passed, I was eventually informed that I was expecting Melvin. During this time, I also witnessed David in the company of another woman, smothering him with her embrace. As soon as he noticed me, he began to push her away. I was hurt because he was with another person. It was time for me to pack my bags and move to Alaska.
"Did David come after you?"
It is then that she breaks into a broad smile. He did what he did when he learned I was expecting a child. My parents pleaded with him to tell him where I was. David could obtain the required information by informing them I was pregnant with his kid. The fact that my parents think that a child ought to have both of their parents present in their life prompted them to provide him with my address. The fact that David swore he had nothing to do with the girl did not prevent him from pleading with me for forgiveness. After returning to work, he recruited a male secretary and gave female clients to other people. He also gave female clients to other individuals. The fact that he didn't want to lose me prompted him to make certain adjustments at work that made things simpler for both of us.
Melvin leaves the house and comes to a halt at the top of the stairs as he exits. "Bye, Mom."
Susan gives him a wave. Bye, son. Next weekend, I will see you. She then begins to start the engine once she has closed the door.
"Bye, Susan." I distance myself from the vehicle.
"Bye, Kathy." Now, she shifts her focus to her son for a little moment. "Good luck with everything." She pulls away from the situation.
Before returning to the house, I observe her as she walks away.
In addition to leaning against the wall, Melvin is positioned with his arms folded. "What did Mom and you talk about?"
"She was going to provide me some guidance." One of my hands is placed on his arm. First, let's go to a movie. We have a lot of work to do to become a couple and other things.
It is a laugh. I know what it is like to be in a sexual partnership. You are making this situation awkward, not me, because you are more reserved than I am. I get slung over Melvin's shoulder after he makes me stand tall. Upon entering the house, he places me on the leather couch and then carries me inside. "I'll make us some popcorn, and you can get the movie." He enters the kitchen with his feet.
As I go over to the DVDs, I browse the eight shelves Melvin has stocked with them. It is much simpler to locate the movie I want to watch because he has them arranged alphabetically. I remove it from the shelf and place it in the player when I am done.
A few minutes later, Melvin enters the living room carrying a bowl of popcorn and two cans of coke. His family accompanies him. It is he who places them on the table. He pushes the play button while sitting on the couch next to me.
I picked up the bowl and placed it in the middle of us. While I am reaching for some popcorn, Melvin's hand touches mine. I am simultaneously reaching for some popcorn.
First, he glances at me before he grabs the popcorn and puts it in his mouth.
After grabbing my handful, I return my attention to the television.
Melvin extends his arms out in front of him and then places his right hand behind my back. This occurs approximately halfway through the film.
I look at him funnily.
"What?" Indeed, he inquires.
Please put your arm around my shoulder. Please do so. Rather than putting up a show for someone." I lean forward and lay my head on his shoulder when I get closer. "It's not that hard."
Melvin's arm completely encircles me. "I didn't want to make you feel uncomfortable."
"I'll never feel uncomfortable when it comes to you." I then return my focus to the movie after giving him a peck on the cheek.
My alarm goes off with a resounding thud. The moment I look around the room, I realize that Melvin and I are still in the living room together.
Since I am still in Melvin's arms, we both likely fell asleep while watching the movie. He stares at me as he opens his eyes and looks at me. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah," I say as I massage my eyes. "Who turned the TV off?"
It was me. Even though you had fallen asleep before the credits rolled, I did not want to wake you up. He looks at the clock that is hanging on the wall. "Do you want to see what the cooks made for dinner tonight?"
"Sure," I say, pulling myself away from his embrace. I get to my feet and wait for him to get off the couch before I move.
Melvin gets to his feet and extends his hand to grab mine.
As we entered the kitchen, I put my hand on his shoulder, and we noticed that the table had already been set. Two candles are lit on the table, and two plates are served with a silver platter in the middle. Red wine is poured into two wine glasses until they are full.
Melvin is the one who frees the seat for me. "I want to show you how much I care for you."