I Just Want You

Chapter 26: The Streets Will Make You Feel Brand New

Chapter 26: The Streets Will Make You Feel Brand New

Melody's POV:

It's been two weeks since I left Travis. Two weeks; and I still feel absolutely miserable. Sure, I've ben trying to keep myself busy with work and when I'm not working I try to tour the city.

But at the end of the night I am all alone in my cold apartment in a big city. I would be lying if I said I didn't think about going back. My boss told me that Travis had tried to come after me. I was really surprised. My dad also told me that he was really torn apart.

Part of me felt extremely guilty; but the other part of me thought that he deserves it. 

I was sitting in my office editing a manuscript that I was helping publish, when there was a knock on the door.

"Hey Matt." I say. Matt is one of my new colleagues. He reminds me a lot of Ethan soI've been avoiding him as much as possible.

"Hey Mel. A bunch of us are going out to get some drinks. Wanna come?"

"No thanks, I've got a lot of work to get done."

"Come om, it's a Friday night. Work can wait til Monday! You should be out enjoying the city!" I sigh knowing that one drink won't hurt me.

"Alright one drink. That's it."

"Awesome!" I grab my purse and follow Matt out to a group of my coworkers. 

....

"So when do we get to meet your husband?" My coworker Harper asks. 

"You won't."

"Aww why not ." She whines. The group just looks at me with questions clouding their eyes.

"Um, it's complicated that's all."

"I see. You just want that hunk all to yourself right?"

"Um. Yeah. Something like that."  If only you knew.

"Well I think It's time for me to call it a night," I tell my group of work aquaintances.

"I'll walk you home," I hear Matt say.

"No that's alright. It's only a few blocks."

"No I insist."

"Will I just make it easier on myself if I just say yes?"

He chuckles and nods his head in reply.

While we head out into the cool summer night I don't say much. 

"I hope I didn't ruin any plans you and your husband had for the evening."

"No you didn't."

"He's a lucky guy." I blush, I'm not used to other guys flirting with me. Travis has really only ever been the one to flirt with me.

"I wish he knew that."

"Oh shit. You aren't getting divorced right? I feel like a complete asshole." I can hear him silently cursing at himself.

"No, but it's complicated."

"So you're separated I take it?"

"I wish I could say no, but that would be a lie. He's still in Kansas."

"So he didn't want to move to New York I take it?"

"Not exactly."

"He didn't cheat on you did he? 'Cause I will get on the next flight to Kansas and woop his sorry ass."

"No, nothing like that. I would rather not talk about it." I put my head down as we continue walking along the sidewalk.

"I'm sorry for being so nosy."

"It's fine; but I just don't like to talk about it that's all."

"I see."

"So what's your favorite place to eat in this big ole' city?" I say trying to change the subject.

"Chinese takeout."

"Seriously? Out of all the restaurants you prefer chinese takeout?" I start laughing and so does he.

After a few minutes he talks, "You have a beautiful laugh."

"Thanks," I whisper. 

We finally make it to my apartment, and Matt walks me to my door.

"Melody, I just want you to know that it's going to be okay." 

I nod at him, "Thanks for walking me home Matt. I'll see ya Monday."

He nods and I walk into my cold apartment and close the door. I slide down the door and onto the ground.

That was the first time I have truely laughed in months and I begin to cry because Travis wasn't the one to make me laugh.

....

The next morning... 

I wake up to the sun shining. 

Today will be different. Today I will not cry. Today I will reinvent myself. Today I will learn how to be strong again.

I decide to take a quick shower.

Next up central park. 

Cuz, why not? I always imagined that my first trip to central park would be with my husband. No stop thinking about him.

That night I decide to go see a show on broadway; because it's my life. After I get all dressed up I step foot on the streets.

And I finally get the song:

New York, the streets will make you feel brand new; the lights will inspire you.

I will no longer be the girl who breaks for love. But to be honest, I know I'm lying to myself.