It’s Complicated But It Doesn’t Have To Be

7

THE NEXT DAY

Waking up at 7:00am had given Melissa plenty of time. Today was going to be a busy one.

First was her date with Blake, then she would move her clothes and work stuff back to her parents home.

Grabbing the medium sized black and dark blue suitcase Melissa started to fold stuff that she needed. Just a few bits, business suits, clothes to relax in, her favourite oversized jumper that fell to just below her bum, several pairs of shoes to match her outfits, hairdryer, straighteners.

Leaving the case open on the bed, she grabbed a dark blue towel from the cupboard and went for shower.

After finishing her shower, with the towel wrapped around her body and her long her wet hair covered in a towel, she heard her phone ring.

Grabbing it and hitting the answer button “Hello Jackson.” She said cheerily.

“What do you want?” Jackson asked caution in his voice. Melissa rarely relied on anyone so for her to send a text message late at night and ask Jackson a favour, so Jackson naturally worried.

“I need to go home and look after my family’s dogs for a while. Now I know how much you like my place. Would you mind staying here for as long as I am gone.” Melissa asked Jackson because he was still constrained to living at home but also because she could trust him. “Ok. Can Julian stay too?” Jackson asked

“Well duh.” Came Melissa’s response “I thought that was a given” she chuckled. “I’ll send you a text later when to come collect the keys.”

Lazily Jackson said “K bye.” After hanging up the phone Melissa dried herself and got changed.

Melissa had decided upon the black figure hugging skinny jeans, that clung to her long legs making them look even longer, the curve of her bottom and hips. For her top she wore a royal blue vest top, that highlighted her ample chest making it look larger than it was.

She wore a simple black brushed leather jacket that made her slim waist look even slimmer. On her feet she wore a pair of brand new black and blue Adidas trainers.

Light make up in her face, waterproof mascara, and just a hint of lipstick Melissa grabbed her hairbrush and unravelled her hair from the towel. It was now dry and she grabbed a hair tie and pulled it up into a high ponytail.

Looking at her phone she could see she had a little bit of time left. An hour to be exact before Blake was to arrive.

Tidying away the wet towels into her hamper, and boiling a kettle this morning she would have to make do with instant coffee, as the kettle screamed and clicked off she got her favourite mug.

It was a mug the Ryan had bought for her on a school day trip. It had monkeys on one side and was blue and yellow. It had had the handle replaced from where it had been knocked of the counter and a chip in the centre. Melissa wouldn’t throw it out, because of the sentiment of it.

Drinking the hot, bitter liquid Melissa had to admit she was a bit excited, she hadn’t been to an amusement park in a long time, she hoped that they had roller coasters, she loved the thrilling and exhilarating experience of a rollercoaster.

As time ticked on she drained her coffee, putting the mug into the dishwasher. Her phone beeped

Blake - I’m outside your place.

Melissa - Ok. On my way!

Grabbing her keys and putting her phone in her jacket pocket Melissa headed out of the door.

Blake was stood by his truck, dressed in a black jumper and jeans. His face lit up when he saw Melissa. That aching in his loins was back again. Her face looked like she hadn’t made any effort with make up, yet she still looked amazingly beautiful, she stood in front him smiling “Hi” his eyes drank in every inch of her. Committing her to memory, the longs length of her legs in the skinny jeans, the jacket. Kissing her gently on the cheek, he didn’t dare do anymore otherwise he’d lose control and rip her clothes off and f**k her there and then.

“You look beautiful.” Was all he said walking round to the passenger side, he opened the door as she climbed in.

Noticing how ladylike she was, her long legs god how he yearned for them round his waist. Shaking his head as he slammed the door Blake wondered what was wrong with him. He was like a horny teenager, in fact he hadn’t been like this as a teen.

Getting in the truck, Blake smiled. “Let’s go.” Was all he said before he reversed out of the car park.

The amusement park was an hour away. And Blake and Melissa chatted.

“So you live alone?” Blake asked he was trying to see how long it had been since Melissa had a boyfriend.

“Yeah I have done since I was about 20. First in the U.K. then in New York now here.” She replied. Looking at everything but Blake.

Melissa didn’t understand this yearning she had to touch Blake, hold his hand, run her hands over his chest, grab his hair as he kisses her neck. Melissa could feel her cheeks heat up.

Breathing deep she readied herself for Blake’s questions “So not much chance for boyfriends then?” He asked nonchalantly

Smiling slightly “No. I’ve never had anything long term. It’s only ever been dates. It’s never gotten serious.” Melissa explained

Blake grinned inwardly at this, she’d never had more than dates, she wasn’t the sort to have one night stands, Blake could tell that from miles away. One more question should confirm his suspicions

“So when was you last long term boyfriend?” Blake asked kind of not wanting to hear the answer

Melissa replied with a mysterious look on her face “14 years ago.”

It took Blake a couple of seconds to realise what her age was “You were 11?”

She nodded and said “Yes.” Laughing she placed a hand on his arm as it lay on the steering wheel. “What about you? When was your last serious girlfriend?”

Blake smiled and said “Ok you win. I have never had a serious girlfriend.”

The amusement park car park approached and Melissa removed her hand as he pulled into a parking space near the entrance. Taking off her belt Blake had already got out of the truck and opened her door.

“You don’t have to keep opening doors for me you know.” Melissa said as she stepped out “But thank you.”

As they approached the ticket booth, Melissa got her phone out. She had wanted to surprise Blake. On Friday when he’d confirmed their date she brought two Platinum VIP Tickets. That allowed them to skip all the queues, and they could stay at the park all day if they wanted to. Even into the evening. It also allowed rental of bathing costumes for the hotels swimming pool and sauna.

Melissa said “I’ve got these.” Showing the email to the ticket clerk. He smiled and printed off “PLATINUM WRIST BANDS”

“Your wrist please.” The ticket clerk said

Fixing the wristband in place Blake leaned over “You’re sly.”

Melissa held up her hands in resignation “I plead the fifth.” Smiling Blake took Melissa’s hand and they walked through the turnstile, turning towards her he said with humour in his voice “Brits can’t plead the fifth, it’s for Americans only.” Then he places a simple but breathtaking chaste kiss on her pink full lips. Melissa sighs as Blake pulls away. Pulling her hand he grabs a map and they sit on a bench looking at where to start first.

After deciding that they should start on a rollercoaster Blake and Melissa went to the front of the queue. Even at this time the park was busy.

Flashing their wristbands they waited for the car to pull in. Sitting in the seat on the outside Melissa put the belt across her lap. Blake got in and sat next to her before the bar went down over their shoulders.

This particular rollercoaster had two loop the loops and a vertical drop and was called Lava.

After the loop the loop was the vertical drop, as the car reached the top Melissa waved her hands in the air screaming “Whoooooo” at the top of her lungs, sneaking a peek at Blake, his knuckles were turning white and he looked like he was about to throw up. The flash of the camera went off as the car plummeted into the fake volcano below. Getting off the ride Blake was still as white as a sheet. They looked at the photo of the ride, Melissa is smiling with her arms in the air, Blake looks terrified.

“I’m going to buy that photo.” She teased “Don’t you dare he said.

Melissa looked concerned “Are you okay? Do you need a drink?” Grabbing a bottle of water from a nearby vending machine Melissa handed it to him.

Grabbing it from her he pulled off the lid and drank it down quickly.

Melissa started laughing. “Why didn’t you say you don’t like rollercoasters?”

Blake shot her a look “It’s uncool isn’t it. Besides I thought it would be okay this time.”

Looking like a puppy who had been given a kick, he quickly turned the tables on Melissa “Oh they have this new attraction I want to show you.” Grabbing her hand he pulled her along.

“What is it?” Melissa asked. A smirk on his face Blake replied “It’s a haunted house.”

Melissa laughed “Oh great, I love these. Where’s the car?” As they got to the front. “Yeah there isn’t one. This isn’t your average haunted house. The people who take part are real actors. They chase you too.”

Melissa’s face dropped. “Yeah a great haunted house” trying to hide fear and sarcasm.

“Please don’t let go of your partners hand.” The ride operator said. Blake linked his fingers with Melissa’s and they pushed open the big horror doors.

Blake could feel Melissa tremble as they walked through the haunted mansion, there was a zombie, a vampire, a werewolf, fake blood dripping down the walls in a room with the girl from the exorcist, when they got to the final room, they walked in an saw a “Dr” with his back to them. He was “doing surgery” on an alive human, both were very good special effects. As the Dr approached the patient he pulled out “teeth” and a zombie nurse jumped out from the side Melissa screamed. Not a high pitched cute, girly one but a ‘Serial killer is after me and I don’t care how I sound scream.’

“Mummmy!” She yelled. Grabbing her hand as the nurse approached Blake ran and pulled Melissa along. They finally reached the exit after a maze of tunnels and the theme from Nightmare on Elm Street played.

Getting into the sunshine, Melissa bent over her hands on her knees catching her breath. Blake was laughing hard.

“Its. Not. Funny. I. Hate. Dentists.” Melissa panted. Blake was laughing even harder as she pouted even more. Trying to offer an apology Blake said “Do you fancy some lunch? I have a picnic basket in the car.”

“Yes please.” Blake left Melissa on a bench and walked back to the entrance. As he approached her, he saw she was talking to someone.

“Hi.” Blake said when he got closer. “Oh it’s you Kevin.” Blake said irritated.

“Well well well. If it isn’t Blake Milligan, your twin Brock not with you?” Kevin sneered. Blake could see that Kevin was making Melissa uncomfortable, sitting right next to her on the bench his arm resting on the back.

“I’m here on a date. Why would Brock be with me?” Blake said through gritted teeth.

“I just wondered, you know how much he dislikes he’s me, and I don’t know why.” Kevin said innocently.

“Kevin I’m....” Blake was about to give Kevin a piece of his mind when Melissa said “We’re on a date. Do you mind?” And got up and walked away.

Rushing away from Kevin Blake had to jog to keep up. “I was ambushed. His girlfriend Anita said she wanted to talk business, then she disappeared only for Kevin to appear.” Melissa explained

Blake grabbed Melissa’s hand and pulled her into his chest, he didn’t understand what was going on with Melissa and why she disliked him so much, but he held her in his arms. Gently stroking her hair “Its okay. You don’t have to worry.” He soothed.

Holding her hand Blake, led Melissa to a lake. He laid the blanket out on the grass and Melissa sat down. Opening the basket he got out a selection of food, “I didn’t know what you liked.”

After a lovely picnic and a bottle of beer each, the young couple lay on the blanket on the floor and looked up at the sky.

“So are you comfortable telling me what happened between you and Kevin Green?” Blake asked

Turning her head to look at him she told him about the IBA awards. And while she had self defence lessons for a second she froze.

“Anyway it’s history. Besides you didn’t tell me you and Brock were twins.” Melissa said

“Ah I was hoping you’d forget about that.” Blake said. “Brock is the eldest by 5 minutes, yes we’re identical twins, no we don’t feel each other’s pain and yes we are completely different.”

Smiling slightly Blake put everything away in the basket and returned it to the car. Getting back to Melissa she had decided the next ride they should go on was Lifeguard Island. They were both going to get absolutely soaked.

By six pm they were exhausted and had been on every ride in the park. As the Ferris wheel rode them round one final time. As it climbed its way to the top, Blake kissed Melissa. He poked his tongue against her lips, asking for permission, as she opened her mouth slightly he poked his tongue in, it searched for hers and a battle for dominance grew.

As they pulled apart Blake could feel his erection straining against the zipper on his jeans.

He wanted her, badly, more than any woman he’s ever wanted. He accidentally voiced his what he was thinking. “I want you.” Blake blushed slightly, “Sorry. What I mean is I want to see you again.”

Kissing him with a peck on his cheek “Tomorrow.” She said, “i have to move back to my parents house for a while, come over theirs tomorrow.” As the bucket touched down on the ground Blake felt his heart lift. “Bring something to swim in.” She added as an afterthought.

Hand in hand they walked back to the car. Driving her home made his heart ache. Melissa talked about everything and nothing ‘She’s kind goofy but so together. What is it with this walking contradiction.’ As he killed the engine, she went to get out of the car, and told Blake “I’ll text you with my parents address. Later tonight.” Giving him a gentle kiss, she opened the door and walked into her building.