Melody's Melodies

Chapter-9

And he turns up at my doorstep?

The television news, newspapers, gossip topic among ladies, troll channels on youtube, everything was about Adele Ambrosia's arrest. Meanwhile, Mr. Reginald had paused Pinch of Yum. And I, had nothing better to do. My final exams were done and Cassandy's usually doesn't keep back students(with everyone mostly being rich and filthy, if a student fails in an exam, celeb parents will book a case against the school and make it bigger than Adele's case).

I just roamed around the house all day. Sita was having her quinceañera tomorrow. Her aunt was Spanish, and she insisted on celebrating one for Sita. If you have no idea what a quinceañera is, it is basically an extravagant birthday party for Spanish girls who turn 15. Sita had invited Ludo and me for the pre-quinceañera party, but huge protests for Adele's release from the prison were being staged and it was too dangerous to go outside with groups of people throwing tomatoes on other groups. The streets of Hollywood were packed with people holding posters and banners. Speakers shouting "Adele is innocent! Release Adele!". It was like the BLM protest.

Ambrosia wasn't that kind of a criminal person. Dad and Adele used to be really close. They used to go to the Oscarrs together. They even hosted the Oscarrs together once. I even know his family very well! But we lost touch over the years. Still, he was a very good man. Why would he do something so horrible? This had to be a scam.

I was scrolling through google news when Kayla called me. "Mel dear! Your friends are here to see you! Should I send them to your room via the escalator?" "No Kayla, that's ok I'll be there" I said and went up to the main hall. I saw Sita, Ludo and surprisingly, McKenna standing there. "Hey guys! How did you manage to come here? And hello McKenna! What a pleasant surprise! Come on guys, come in" I said." We had to suffer a few tomato shots and insults. But somehow we got here nice and alive" said Ludo

"You know what Mel? When I was about to ring your doorbell, I saw McKenna standing on your doorstep. I asked her what she was doing at your mansion and she said that she knows you"

"Wait. You know McKenna?"

"Yep! She's my cousin, man! Forgot? I told you I had a white cousin, right?"

"Oh wow that's so cool!"

And then Kayla called me again. "Melody! Come here! Quick!" She screamed over the speaker. Mom and dad were having a busy day at a fashion show and Madeline was at college. So it was only Kayla, my friends and me. I ran back to the main hall. And you wouldn't believe who I saw there.

It was Adele. But with a wig, some weird clothing and a beard.

"Melody please! Help me, please! I am desperate at the moment. Can I hide here? Your parents are on their way. I have informed them about this. You just have to give a safe place for me to hide. Kayla, please help me." I had no idea what was going on and I was totally blank. Why and how did he come here? Why was he dressed like a beggar? And why the heck did he need a place to hide?

"Err umm Mr. Ambrosia why are you here? Please come in. What happened?" I asked him while I was giving nervous glances towards my friends and Kayla. Kayla looked like she had seen a ghost. I welcomed him inside. His face was grimy and he looked pathetic. Kayla gave him some juice. He looked really tense and nervous. After he was in a state to explain, he said "I escaped from the jail. I bet the police are after me. Please give me a place to hide. Melody, I know you trust me. I swear I'll explain later. I have to hide now."

I was in a very confused state. Kayla showed him the way to the basement. He went there. "What in the world is happening here? I'm going home I'm so scared!" said Sita. Same was with Ludo and McKenna. "But guys, you seriously can't go out right now. Its too dangerous! Plus, we have Adele here! What if the police come here looking for him?" I said. I was hyperventilating. We were all too stunned to even talk about the incident which just happened. Kayla closed all the curtains and shut all the doors. My phone ringed. It was dad.

"Mel sweetie, is Adele there? Are you all alright?" " Dad. What.is.going.on?

"Adele escaped from the prison. I'll explain the rest. Will be there in five minutes. Please stay calm, don't freak out, and don't go outside." he said and cut the call.

The very ill,

Melody Mington.