The Harper Family: Faithfully Yours (Wattpad Version)

Correcting a mistake

Demarco

After the disagreement with Mel, I met Kyler at the bakery and talked to him. It didn't go well.

"Man, what's wrong with you?" Kyler asked.

"What?"

"You, of all people, should understand about someone taking their choice from them."

I tilted my head and gave Kyler an annoyed look.

"Do you like Melody?"

"Yeah."

"Then apologize to the girl."

My phone vibrated in my pocket. I checked it to find a message from Mel. She apologized to me for her behavior. I showed Kyler the message.

Kyler shook his head and leaned on the table. "D, you made that girl think the worst. I get you to have trust issues but don't push them on Melody. She doesn't deserve it."

"I know." I nodded. "I just want to protect Mel."

"What do you mean?"

I placed my forearms on the table and leaned forward. "Mel is too trusting and forgiving with people. She thinks everyone is a good person."

"It's what makes Melody who she is."

"But I don't want Mel to get hurt. I couldn't deal with seeing someone hurt her. She has this pureness to her. It's a light that encompasses her."

Kyler cocked her head. "Can I ask you a question?"

"Yeah."

"Are you falling for Melody?"

I looked at Kyler and licked my lips.

Kyler studied me until he realized the truth. "Wow. I never thought I would see the day my little cousin would allow himself to feel something for another."

"I can't explain it. When I'm with Mel, I can't stop smiling. I can't wait to hear from her or learn about her day. She has the most delicate hands and the softest lips. It's like God brought an angel into my life."

"Then treasure it. Girls like Mel come along once-in-a-lifetime."

"Is that how you feel about Rachel?"

"Rachel is my queen." Kyler gave me a toothy grin.

I chuckled.

"Instead of sitting here with me, talk to Melody. You need to straighten this misunderstanding out."

"Okay." I got up, left the bakery, and returned to the chapel. I noticed Mel walking to her car. "Mel!"

Mel spun around before turning back to her car.

"Mel!" I quickened my pace.

Mel turned around before turning to her car.

When I placed my hands on her upper arms, she screamed. It caught me off guard. I reassured her it was me. We talked before heading to the bakery.

Why would Mel say she thought someone was following her? I only saw people leaving the chapel.

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We arrived at the bakery, entered, and ordered a hot cocoa. We found an empty table to sit at so we could talk.

"I didn't mean to scare you," I said.

"It's okay." Mel sipped her hot cocoa.

"No, it's not okay." I shook my head. "A man should never sneak up on a woman and make her fearful. My pops would beat me if he found out I scared you."