The First Catch
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  • Parts 28
  • Time 4h 36m
  • Reads 315
  • Votes 27
  • Parts 28
  • Time 4h 36m
Complete, First published Aug 23, 2017
This is my original story.  Please do not steal.

Melanie's husband had been in a car accident.  And passed away for a year now.  Her friends Victoria and Levi, believe it is time to get Melanie out and about again.  So they try setting her up with someone they believe is the perfect match for Mel.  Levi's best friend.  But she chose to build her walls up so nobody else could be let in.  Afraid that if she did.  She'd lose them as she lost her husband.  Melanie decided she'd rather be alone.  Than let someone in and have a chance of being hurt again.  Of losing someone again.

Anthony Clark had been friends with Victoria and Levi for quite some time.  He himself  has a troubled past.  Making it difficult to trust people.  Anthony is also worried he would be left behind again.  Should he decide to take a chance, and let someone in.  Both him and Mel can be stubborn in their ways.

However, Anthony chooses in taking Levi's advice.  Deciding to pursue Mel.  Anthony discovers the more he hangs out with her.  Bit by bit, she's able to help heal him.  She's able to help him forget the events of his past.  Anthony hopes Mel can do the same in return.  So he does his best to help her.  As she helped him.  But Melanie won't give in.  She doesn't want to give him a chance.  Or anyone..  As Mel fears she's a curse to anyone who comes near her.  Will Anthony be able to break down the walls that Melanie tried so hard to build up?
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