Mistakes • AFI (Currently Rewriting)

Chapter 27 Emotions

Trigger warning: mention of abuse

--- Melodys pov ---

"Which one is Buddie" Oliver asked as we stepped outside into the garden. I quickly pointed to the puppy still stealing the football from Harry. Oliver screamed in pure excitment before racing off after Buddie. I then led Ophelia over to Lauren, Sierra and Crystal. Bailey was also with them but was sleeping next to them.

"Do you three mind if Ophelia sits with you? I need to talk to Ashton about something" I asked the three of them. I really needed to talk to someone about my Mum and the five year old was squeezing my hand so hard I couldn't feel my fingers.

"Sure that's fine" Sierra answered before flashing a smile at Ophelia. She then hid behind my legs and clung to my jeans.

"Ophelia please I'll come right back. Sierra isn't that scary... Crystal and Lauren probably are but Sierra isn't" I explained before chuckling at their reaction. Ophelia looked at me with a sad look in her eyes but nodded her head. Was it wrong to say no to a sad child?

"Fine but I'm gonna slander your... our... no your Mummy so cross your heart you won't tell a soul" I asked as Ophelia smiled for once since the first time I saw her. She then giggled before doing as I asked. I then smiled back at her before picking her up.

"Come along Princess Ophelia! King Ashton awaits" I shouted as she bursted into a fit of giggles as we walked over to him. He was still by the barbecue with his Mum who was placing things on a table.

"Now I know how pregnancy works but I still have to ask. Did this cutie come out of you" Ashton questioned as Anne smacked him round the back of the head.

"Even though you eavesdropped on their conversation you still say stupid things like that" She explained as Ashton started rubbing the back of his head. Ophelia giggled at the scene before I set her down in the chair. I stood next to it cause she didn't want me leaving her side.

"I was being a worried boyfriend Mum"

"You left the barbecue"

"Bailey was watching it for me" Ashton defended before looking at me to butt in. Instead I just shook my head at him.

"I have to side with Anne on this Ashton. You don't leave a barbecue to eavesdrop on your girlfriend" I pointed out to him which caused Ophelia to giggle at our childish reaction. Ashton then stuck his tongue out at her.

"I'm gonna finish setting up for dinner. Ophelia do you wanna help me" Anne asked and to my surprise Ophelia nodded her head. The two then walked off. I quickly waved bye to her as she returned the favour. I then turned my attention to Ashton.

He looked scared for once. Was it because I looked pissed? Or was it becuase he knew I was in fact pissed with him?

"Melody I understand if your mad at me but I was worried about you. I thought it was Ethan a-"

"Why the fuck would it be Ethan Ashton? I don't need you constantly at my side like a guard dog looking to pounce at people for looking at me weirdly" I snapped at him. The worlds just flew out of my mind like air. I could feel the others eyes on me. I didn't need their pity. I didn't need their worry. I needed their anger at him.

"I wouldn't pounce on anyone Melody. Your my pregnant girlfriend who left her abusive cunt of a ex. I'm allowed to fucking worry" Ashton shouted back at me. I heard Sierra and Lauren's gasps. I heard Michael's loud whispering to Luke. I could feel Harry's confused look.

"I think it's time we go and see your sister Oliver... come along Buddie" Steve suggested before quickly picking him up and hurrying into the house. Buddie followed along silently. I muttered a thank you to him as he just smiled at me. I then turned my attention back to Ashton.