Right From The Start {Book 3}

The Right Setup

Author's Note: Sorry ajrao21 for not updating as early as you were wanting, but the minute I woke up I did. Hope you and all my readers enjoy. 

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Everyone is waiting for Leon's signal. Whether it meant for Melanie to leave or for his friends to leave them in private. Being in unbelief still, Leon has no reaction. It was up to the guys to decide what should happen next.

"Broadway, are you hungry?" [Maxi]

"Yeah, what about you Fede?" [Broadway]

"I can go for some food." [Fede]

"Great. Andres let's go get something to eat while these two have their little talk." [Maxi]

Andres still oblivious to what is really going on, Maxi leads him in the right direction by playing puppet master with him. Broadway and Federico right behind them leaving Melanie alone with Leon. Or in other words, Leon alone with Melanie. Hoping that all the new information made his decision crystal clear.

"Now that we are alone, I want to say that I am sorry. For the way I've acted earlier about the whole band and record label ordeal. You guys have the final decision and I need to respect that." [Melanie]

During her apologies she takes steps closer to meet Leon, enough to reach in arms length to grab his hand and caress it. Every minute of her being sweet, Leon sees what everyone else sees. An act.

"Melanie thank you for the apologies, and I understand that you are looking out for my best interest. I have faith that the band can get another contract with an alternative label. One that is willing to share the studio in the mist of our spotlight." [Leon]

Then Leon pulls away his hand away from hers to move around in his garage. Moves into the investigation of a true confession.

"Being my girlfriend and all, your trust is important." [Leon]

"And your trust in me is just as important." [Melanie]

"Right. And with trust comes with honesty." [Leon]

"And I've been nothing but completely honesty with you. From my thoughts to my feelings." [Melanie]

Having not a clue for how to get Melanie to crack about the email, he finds a shift in the conversation as an opening opportunity.

"So then I want to run something by you. An idea or a change I'm thinking about and I need your full, honest opinion." [Leon]

"Ok.?" [Melanie]

"I'm thinking about returning to the studio." [Leon]

A slight smirk grows on her face.

"You're not serious?" [Melanie]

"Yes I am. With the band not really having a busy schedule, the guys have classes to attend to, being my final year and all. Plus I still have much to learn." [Leon]

"Is this because of the fall out with the record label?" [Melanie]

"No. This is about me not wanting to regret about missing out the final year of the studio. It's a family I'm still apart of. My friends are there, teachers that have guided me, Antonio would want me to return, and I feel like there is still some unfinished business." [Leon]

"But it also means you are going to be seeing Violetta every day. Wasn't she one of the reasons for you leaving the studio in the first place?" [Melanie]

"Maybe I don't have to stop hiding from her anymore." [Leon]

"What is that suppose to mean?" [Melanie]