MJA : Time Is Not Enough

Waking Up

I remember the time when Nicole and her father brought me on board the plane for the very first time. I was nervous but I remember being excited and fascinated by everything I saw. I remember the smell of the cabin. I was seated with Nicole. I was a little terrified of the time when we were going to take off so Nicole held my hand. I've hated flying eversince. It was a long flight. We had time for meals and naps.

When I opened my eyes, we were about to land. Nicole's dad smiled at me and told me that I was going home. I couldn't understand what that meant. We got off the plane and there was a limo waiting for me. I saw a man standing by the door. He had a black suit on. He was bald with facial hair and he had sunglasses on. It was weird because it was night at the time. I was slowly taken to him. He knelt down and took off his sunglasses as he smiled at me.

Jean: Hello, Melanie Jayne. We meet again. (smiles)

It was strange but I wasn't afraid of him. I felt like we've met before. Looking at him seemed familiar. He held out his hand and I took it. We entered the car and everything in my life changed that night. He and I were inseparable and he promised me he will always be with me wherever I go. He never broke that promise.

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I returned to the party after taking a nap. I sat down at the table next to Jean. I was looking at Victor and Kaito and Kenji just drunk at the other end of the table.

MJ: They seem to be getting along great........

Jean: I'm afraid Mr. Keel is not aware of how strong the alcohol is.

MJ: How much did he have?

Jean: Not much but erm...... (looking at Victor)

MJ: Yup. He's drunk. (turns to look at Jean) How come you're not drinking? Don't you wanna get drunk?

Jean: Have you ever seen me drunk, Melanie Jayne? 

Actually, I have never seen Jean drunk ever for as long as I've known him. He does drink but not to the extent of getting drunk.

MJ: Hey, Jean........

Jean: Yes, Melanie Jayne.......

MJ: (hugs Jean) Thanks for always being with me. I uh.....I was just thinking about that night......when we met.....at the airport.......when I was little........

Jean: Hmm......What about that night?

MJ: Did you ever think I was ever gonna turn out to be this way? Like, we were ever gonna be this way?

Jean: (looks at Melanie) I'll be honest with you. I was terrified. I had no idea what was coming. I've never taken care of a child.....but.....I promised your father I was going to do my best.

MJ: (starts tearing up) I'm so sorry for all the times I got angry at you......I know that I was always causing so much problems.........

Jean: (hugs Melanie) Hey, never say that. You were never a problem to me. You brought me so much joy, Melanie Jayne. It wasn't always easy but that's life. I think we just had some challenges and that was it. It made us better, as people. Wouldn't you think so? (wipes tears from Melanie's face) I've said it once, I would never trade any of the time we've spent together with anything in this world.

I smiled at Jean and tried to sit back down comfortably. I realized that my movements were getting a little difficult and uncomfortable. Maybe my tummy was getting bigger. Jean noticed how uncomfortable I was getting so he helped me up and sat me on a chair.