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you. I keep forgetting you and Sarah were raised apart after your parents died. She went with an uncle, right?” Melody nodded. “Your aunt had mental problems or something, didn’t she? I think Aileen said that back then.”
    “Yes. Seems like Sarah got the best end of all the deals. She got the decent upbringing while I was stuck in that hole with Aunt Lucia. She got the ability to get any man’s attention. She got the looks. She had and still has… everything .” She looked at Lucas. “I know that sounds spiteful but, it’s the truth, isn’t it? Lucas, I love her more than anything, but at times I can’t help feeling inferior when it comes to her.”
    “What?” Lucas grinned. “Mel, you gotta be kidding me. Sarah’s beautiful but she doesn’t hold a candle to you.”
    She scoffed. “Come on, Lucas, you don’t have to be polite.”
    He pulled her away. He looked her in the eyes. “Melody, you’re one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen. I mean that.” She knew he did. Something about Lucas told her he never lied. “Stop comparing yourself to Sarah.”
    She scoffed. “It’s not easy, believe me.”
    “Sarah loves you a lot, you know?” She nodded. “She just wants you to be happy. That’s why we were talking about the job at Caper. We weren’t doing it to hurt you, Mel.”
    “I know. It’s just that…” Lucas moved away again. Her arms glided from his body. “What?” She chuckled. He wrapped his hand underneath her hair, pulled her close and passionately kissed her. Normally public displays of affection embarrassed Melody. But tonight, she’d have it no other way. She pushed him away out of reflex. She enjoyed his kiss a little too much. It had been way too soon.
    Lucas wiped lipstick from his mouth. “What, you didn’t want that, Mel?” he whispered almost as if he were begging for more.
    “I wanted it too much, Lucas. That’s the problem. I told you I’m not good in relationships and I meant it.”
    He nodded. “I forgot how fragile you always were. I need to take my time.”
    “I don’t like how you said, ‘fragile,’ Lucas. I’m not some vase that’s about to tip over and break. And I don’t like how people think they gotta protect me all the time. I get enough of that from Sarah. I don’t need it from you.”
    “I…” He sighed. “I didn’t mean to offend you, Melody. God, I mean, I don’t know if you’re going through something, but look, I’m on your side.” He took her hand. “Don’t think that everything I say is some notch against the person you are.”
    “I’m sorry.” She rubbed her face. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”
    “A lot of people care about you, Melody.” He stepped back. “You just need to let them, okay?” He kissed her cheek.
    “I’m sorry.” She sobbed against his chest.
    “It’s…Jesus, Melody, are you okay?”
    She shrugged. “I don’t know what’s wrong. My emotions are just high today.” She looked at the table. Sarah had gone somewhere, probably the ladies room. Keith gazed at Melody. She had the feeling he’d been watching the entire time. He held up his glass in a salute before taking a final sip.
    “What’s wrong, Mel?” Lucas looked at Keith. “Melody, are you sure you’re okay? Did something happen to you today? I know we haven’t been around each other in years, but you could talk to me then, and you can now.” She looked at him. “Whenever you need a friend, I’m here for you. But I gotta tell you, I want to be much more than that already.”
    “I just need things to be taken slowly, Lucas. Okay?” she whispered.
    “I understand.” He pulled her close. They began to dance. again “I’d never pressure you, Melody. Just remember that I want you to lean on me. Lean on me any time you need to.”
    She pulled him closer. “If it will always feel like this then I’m willing.”
    Lucas smiled.

    Melody and Sarah were home before they knew it. Melody enjoyed the night ride. She