Crashing into new waves - a Wesley Stromberg/Emblem3 fanfic

Chapter 23 - Back on track

Melina POV

I'm staring at myself in the mirror, which is what I've been doing for the last 10 minutes. Wow I really can't believe how I look. The boys have a small gig in LA today and my family is taking there. It's been a tough few days but yesterday I was finally discharged! Everyone has been so amazing and I'm feeling pretty good even though I still haven't recovered my memory. But my days in the hospital were great because the boys and my family visited me all the time, I got to know Laraine who is so nice and also Mike came to see me a lot. I'm still in shock how well Wes and him are getting along! Wes said they somewhat settled things when I was in coma so seems something good came out that. Sadly after today the boys have to be back in studio but Wes and Keaton have a flat in LA so obviously they insisted I stay with them for the rest of my holiday.

I glance myself one more time in the mirror; I'm wearing a black tight cocktail dress which has an asymmetric cut, it also reveals most of my back. I decided to wear orange jewellery and high heels to accent the turquoise in my eyes. I've curled my hair, my lips are painted red and I've highlighted my eyelids. I just want to look perfect for Wes tonight.

My brother's jaw drops when I enter the living room. "Oh my god Melina, you look... You look beautiful."

I cannot help a blush rising on my cheeks, I'm not used to hearing something like that from him. "Thanks Mikko. You clean up pretty nicely yourself. Do you know-"

I suddenly get completely cut off by a loud squeal. "O MY GOD! Melina you are absolutely stunning! Wes better look out since every guy will be drooling after you!"

The faint blush which was caused by my brother turns into bright bed. I try to smirk to hide my awkwardness. "Did you already started drinking Niina?"

She glares at me. "Can't you just accept a simple compliment?"

I genuinely smile now, I love that she is herself around me. I've noticed some people are hesitant with what they say or do when I'm near them because they don't want me to break down. The fact that Niina treats me the same, means a lot. "Thank you Niina. But I still can't believe I'm wearing a dress like this! 5 years ago there would have been no way."

"Maybe but we loved you as much even then. NOW let's get this party started! I could use a drink." Niina winks at Mikko who huffs at her since he was pointed as the designated driver, therefore not allowed to drink.

When we get to LA and the club, we go pass the queue of mainly girls lining up. A lot of nasty comments are yelled at us for cutting the line but I try to ignore them. A bold extremely scary looking bouncer who you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley stops us. He looks pissed but I try not to let my voice show my fear of him, but I fail. "H-hey, we are on the list, I'm M-melina."

"Melina, Wes' girl?" He almost growls. He doesn't even glance at me since he keeps glaring at the queue. He really likes to intimidate people. I simply nod in reply.

His body suddenly relaxes and he smiles warmly at me which makes me take a step back. Is this guy bipolar?

"Finally! He's been bugging me all night asking have you arrived. Here's your backstage passes, order anything you want from the bar. The band is waiting for you in the back." He moves a side to let us in.

I stay frozen until my sister-in-law nudges me on my back, telling me to move. I mutter a thanks to the bouncer. I glance at Niina and she has the same look on her face, talk about mood swings. That guy was really strange but I guess it comes with the job? There are already a lot of people inside so I leave my family at the bar to get us drinks. I take a look around the club and notice that there's an area for underage around the stage.  I feel impressed, that's a great idea. No matter how old you are, you get to see them play. That is awesome.