Chapter 31 I'm sorry

He walked to the bench and sat next to Melody. "  I'm sorry for the pain I've caused you all this time. " He said in a broken voice. "I didn't mean to hurt you, I swear." 

Hearing Brian's voice Melody got up from the bench and turned to leave but Brian was fast enough to grab her hand stopping her from leaving. " Melody, I know that you don't love me. " He said, moving closer to Melody, closing the distance between them. " But I also know that you don't hate me either…Please give me a chance to prove myself to you. " 

Melody felt an electric current through her spine as Brian moved towards her. Indeed, she didn't hate him but she didn't need anyone to tell her about the consequences of her surrender. She knew that being with Brian would only disrupt her life and she wanted to lead a peaceful life. " You are right. Melody said, wiping tears from her face. " I don't hate you at all, but I can't risk my son's life for you. I really can't.  I want to live a peaceful life without any drama, " After saying this Melody rose off the bench and ran inside the house leaving Brian alone with a smile on his face. 

At least he knew now that Melody did not hate him at all, and all he had to do was to prove his love for her. " I will capture your heart, Melody. I will show you how much I love you and you will love me too I promise. " Brian muttered as he walked into the house. 

As Patricia watched everything, she felt her blood boiling in rage. Why didn't Brian love her as much as he loved Melody? What did Melody have that she didn't have? She was a woman too and as far as she knew she was also beautiful too then what was wrong with her that Brian never glanced at her? " If I can't have you then no one shall have you, that I promise. " 

" Tics, If I were you If you loved your family and your life, you wouldn't be thinking of all these stupid things," Alexander said as approached Patricia with a smirk on his lips. " That's right there are many things you could have but unfortunately you don't have what my mother has. All you need to do is to ask your creator why he didn't give you all this. If you know what is good for you, better stay away from my family. You know what I do to those who offend me right? Think carefully before you offend me. " Alexander was about to walk past Patricia when she said. 

" Are you threatening me, Alexander?? "Patricia asked, grabbing his hand and squeezing it hard, her sharp fingernail piercing but luckily no blood came out. Kids like you are in school, just go to school and stop meddling with the affairs of elders." 

" I don't care if you took it as a threat or not, but all I know is that If you are going to do something that will anger me, be prepared to face my wrath too. " Alexander said softly." Now let go of my hand. " 

Instead, Patricia pushed Alexander to the ground with all her might. Alexander expected to fall to the ground, but he fell into someone's arm. It is not that he could not fight her but he controlled his anger cause he knew that it wouldn't take him a second to take her life. 

" HOW DARE YOU LAY YOUR HANDS, MY SON????" Melody's voice echoed throughout the whole mansion and the whole place started shaking like there was an earthquake. Melody was furious and her eyes were blazing with anger. She glared at Patricia who had dared to lay his hands on her son. Even though her son was more powerful than anyone, she wasn't going to let anyone lay hands on him. 

"How dare you! You have no right to lay your hands on my son! He is my most precious and I will not tolerate anyone harming him!" She bellowed.

Patricia was so scared that she couldn't even speak. She just stood there trembling in fear.

Melody walked up to her and grabbed her by her collar. "If you ever lay your hands on my son again, I will not be responsible for what I do to you." She said in a menacing voice.

Patricia just nodded her head in agreement and Melody released her. She then turned and hugged her son tightly, comforting him.

"It's Okay to cry you know. I know that you are strong but you are still my baby." Melody said. 

" But you don't want to fulfill your baby's wish," Alexander said as he pulled away from the hug. " Please marry my dad." 

Patricia looked at the scene with a mixture of fear and awe. She knew she had messed up and she was thankful that she hadn't gotten into more trouble. She quickly went inside the mansion heading to her room. 

Melody went to her room without uttering a word, it seemed like her son cared more for her dad and nothing else. 

The next day. 

Melody opened her eyes when she felt someone tapping her on the shoulder, and she sat down on the bed, stretching and rubbing her eyes which were still blurry. She saw Brian's smiling face and she opens her eyes wider. Brian put the tray of her food in front of her without saying anything. "Hello, breakfast is ready. I made it myself," said Brian 

Melody looked at the tray of food in front of her, wanting to refuse but her belief against wasting food stopped her. With no other choice, she scooped a spoonful of fried rice into her mouth, only to immediately spit it out and start coughing. Brian, concerned, quickly poured water into a glass and handed it to Melody. She gulped it down, continuing to cough. Brian moved to her side and anxiously patted her back. "Melody, are you okay?"