Melody's Gone

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Melodys Gone

She lay there, on the soft bed, limp and unmoving. Her eyes shut lightly. No color

appeared on her cheeks or lightened up her slim lips. Her flesh was as white as the sheets

that hung lazily off the edges of the bed. Her midnight black hair rested over the cream-

colored pillows. The girl was sprawled out, seemingly comfortable. Her chest was not

rising nor falling. She wasnt breathing. She wasnt moving. She did nothing to seem as

though she was alive. Anyone who looked upon this girl would think she was in a

peaceful slumber, but the truth was hidden, her beauty was lost and she was gone.

***

She held her head high as she pranced down the cemented sidewalk. Her walk

was full of confidence and her beauty surpassed all of the girls in the city. Her bright

charcoal black hair blew in the early morning breeze. Her golden-green eyes were

outlined with a thin line of black eyeliner and her eyelashes were elongated with the same

color of mascara. Her plump pink lips shimmered in the sunlight. She was gorgeous and

well aware of her own appeal. She was accustomed to the usual stares from the other

people walking along the same sidewalk.

Melody? She turned on her heels to face the person who called out her name.

He came walking up in a haste. His hair was a wild mess of light brown curls and his

brow was furrowed in contemplation. Melody Rose? His lips formed a sparkling white

smile.

Scott! I havent seen you in years! How have you been? Melody squealed while

embracing Scott in a warm hug. Scott returned the hug and chuckled at Melodys song-

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like voice.Like old days, her voice hasnt changed! Scott thought to himself. They had

some catching up to do.

Well, its probably because youve been away for so long living in the big

cities. Scott mumbled, still laughing a little.

Im back now, my moms been ill and I wanted to come and be near her in her

needy time. Melodys structure saddened an inch.

So Ive heard.

***

A young guy entered the bedroom where the lifeless form lay on the bed still. The

color was drained from his solemn face once he saw the body of the twenty-six year old

girl. His fists clenched at his sides and he braced himself against the sturdy doorframe

unable to look at the girl longer than a few seconds.

You alright, man? Another police officer asked from behind him. He stood up

straight and turned his back from the scene behind the door. He nodded once and left the

other man, Ben, stunned.

A few minutes later, the girl was rolled out on a covered gurney. A sigh escaped

the lips of the man who had seen her minutes before anyone else arrived on the scene.

Are you sure youre okay? Ben asked him concern infiltrating into his husky

voice.

Yeah, Im good.

So do we have a name for this girl?

***

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Melody and Scott sat in one of the towns few diners. It was their favorite hangout

back in school. The two young souls had known each other during high school but had

been separated while attending colleges thousands of miles away from one another. Scott

had always been enthralled by Melodys easy-going personality, which was rare with her

alluring attributes.

So what have you been up to? Melody asked Scott while sitting opposite him at

the diners table.

Oh, nothing much really, just been working a lot lately.

So hows patrolling downtown? Melody took a quick sip of her sweet tea

waiting patiently for Scotts response. Scott smiled.

Actually, I am now the assistant chief of police here, its the real deal. Scott

beamed at his new title. Melody scrunched up her face, still managing to keep her beauty,

and asked,

Is that supposed to be impressive? Melody kept a straight face, not faltering in

her act. Scott just shook his head slightly. Melody broke out into a grin. Thats

wonderful, Scott, good job! Melody giggled like a five year old. Shes the same as she

was in high school! Scott thought giddy of having Melody with him again.

Back in high school, Scott cherished a special feeling toward Melody but he was

never bold enough to say anything about his feeling towards this beautiful girl. Maybe

fate had given him a second chance to finally say something to Melody.

Scott came back to reality as Melody began shaking his arm. Scott looked at her

and she smiled. You zoned out on me, Melody laughed lightheartedly.

Sorry.

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Youre never going to make chief if you cant focus. Melody said with a smug

expression on her face.

After they finished eating lunch, they stood up and walked outside into the warm

sun.

It sure was nice to see you again, Scott, but I must be on my way, have to go sit

with my mom for a while. Melody told him.

Okay, but how about we meet up again real soon to have dinner or something.

Scott suggested not wanting to let Melody leave him again.

Thatd be great! They hugged and went their separate ways, but someone was

watching them from across the street in one of the alleys. Melody reached her apartment

and unlocked the door. Seeing Scott again made Melody realize that she never got over

the crush she had on him in high school. Today of all days had been Melodys best day

since she left and went off to college leaving behind her friends and family. She was

unpacking boxes and crates for her stay in her hometown when she decided to put on

some running shorts and a t-shirt to go for a light jog in the park. It was getting close to

being dark and cool, the perfect time for a run.

Scott got into his car and drove slowly to the police station with a proud smile on

his face. New hope was forming in the pits of Scotts heart. Destiny was giving him

another chance. When Scott took a seat in his office chair, Ben, a good friend, noticed the

change in Scotts attitude.

So how was lunch? Ben asked casually, conversationally.

It was great for once, Scott laughed, but now I have to stay late and catch up

on the paperwork Ive been putting aside.

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***

Melody passed by the oak trees that were stationed in the park along the path. She

had her music playing and wasnt paying attention to anything around her. She didnt see

the guy hiding behind the trees that she passed, the same guy that had been watching her

since she came back into town a few days ago. Melody was light on her feet and a smile

was plastered on her lips. Melodys heart was beating faster and not because of her

jogging around the path cut out in the park. She couldnt stop thinking about Scott and

how they were in high school. At the time, Melody didnt think that Scott could mean so

much to her, but he did and their meeting up again proved it.

Melody never thought it was possible to see Scott again after college, but fate and

destiny brought them together again. For how long, no one knew, but if it was up to

Melody it would be until their last breaths separated them from each other.

The hidden guy looked around to make sure no one was watching him. He

stepped out from behind the tree that Melody had just passed and copied her pace,

keeping close. He looked at her intently and smiled. They were heading back farther into

the woods bordering the path. The guy pounced on Melody and brought her head first to

the cement, hitting her forehead very hard. Blackness consumed Melodys vision.

***

The phone rang in Scotts office and he picked it up. This is the Newton Police

Office, how can I help you? Scott asked whoever was on the other line.

Yes, this is Betty LaChance. I was looking out my window, admiring my yellow

flowers, when I noticed someone carry some large bag into my neighbors apartment. I

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dont believe he lives there since its a womans apartments, not a mans. The woman

informed.

Alright, which apartment is it, Betty?

Apartment 214, you know I live on 550 south Rosewood Dr. She stated.

Yes, I remember, Betty, Ill be over shortly. Scott hung up the phone and then

went into the main office where most of the officers were on break. I just got a call from

Crazy Betty again. Ben, want to go check it out real quick then get some dinner or

something?

Sure, whats Crazy Betty saying now? Ben wondered aloud, chuckling along

with some officers.

Oh, something about a man in a womans apartment, who really knows? Scott

laughed. Ben and Scott left the office and headed over to the apartment. When they went

inside and saw the girl lying on the bed in a lifeless state, they realized Betty wasnt crazy

and that this time she was useful.

***

Scott, do we have the girls name? Ben asked again. He slowly nodded coming

out of his memories of the day spent with the woman.

Yeah, her names Melody. Melody Rose. He said quietly. Ben looked at him

carefully, understanding his reactions.

Did you know her?

Yeah, Scott told him.

Im sorry, man. Ben apologized.

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I guess its goodbye then, huh? Scott sighed, and I never even got the chance

to tell her that I love her. Scotts mind whirled around the fact that he would never see

Melody Rose again. Everything was scrambled and moving about, but one thing Scott

was sure of was the person that was responsible for Melodys goodbye would soon say

his.

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