Family Affairs, Story for Melinda

[jessie]

Here is a short story for you Melinda. Hope you like it.

Alan Spaulding was so happy Alan Michael was coming to town, bringing his new Lady friend. Alan has not seen Alan Michael in over 2 years. They stayed in touch over the phone, but that was all. Alan Michael worked in one of the Paris divisions of Spaulding Enterprises. He met Melinda there, she was one of the Executives. They took it slow but now they have been inseparable recently. Alan had invited Phillip and Lizzie over. Phillip has been single, but dating some of the women in Springfield. Alan hated seeing Phillip unhappy he wished he would settle down, and find someone to love. He hoped Alan Michael, and Phillip got along, because in the past they didn't. They had some major blowups over many things including girls. It was 5 , Alan Michael and Melinda should be arriving any moment. Alan was annoyed Phillip, and Lizzie hadn't arrived yet.

Alexandra walked into the living room, "Alan they haven't arrived yet"?

'No but thank you for showing up, Phillip can't do one thing for me". The door bell rang, Alex smiled, "I will get it". She walked over, it was Phillip and Lizzie, they walked inside. Alan walked over, "Thanks for coming, but it took you long enough"

"I was working Dad, and she took so long getting dressed up"

"Lizzie Spaulding, you don't have to take so long getting ready, you are beautiful as you are". Alan said.

"Thank you Grandpa". They heard the doorbell again, Lizzie ran over opening it.

"Uncle Alan Michael". She hugged him, and he smiled, "OMG Lizzie you are so grown up, your a adult now. I bet you are giving your Dad heartaches".

'Yeah pretty much, who is this". Lizzie smiled at Melinda.

"This is Melinda my Fiance ".

"Hi Lizzie it is nice to meet you"

"You too, you are beautiful".

"Thank you so are you".

"Come in my Grandpa is so excited to see you both". Alan Michael and Melinda walked inside. Alan walked over, "Son you are here, I have missed you like crazy"

"Dad this is my Fiance Melinda".

'Hello Melinda welcome to my home, come in and meet my other son, and my Sister".

Alan Michael smiled, "Aunt Alex is here"?

Alexandra walked out, "Of course, like I wouldn't be". Alan Michael and Alexandra hugged. She put her hand out to Melinda, "So you are the beautiful lady in my Nephew's life. He told me so much about you, and you are lovely".

"Thank you, he has told me a lot about you all too".

"Oh know you must hate us already". Alex laughed, but Melinda looked confused, Alan Michael whispered, "Don't listen to her she is being silly".

Phillip walked out, "Alan Michael".

"Phillip". Alan Michael walked over giving him a little hug. Phillip smiled at Melinda, "OMG Alan Michael she is gorgeous, you do know how to pick em". Alan Michael glared at Phillip, but he didn't notice he was staring at Melinda, which didn't make Alan Michael to happy.

To be continued

[melindajo2000]

Oh I love this already, this is going to be good I can tell already I love it that Alan-Michael gave Phillip a dirty look lol, thanks for starting this

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. I LOVE that Alan Michael was glaring at Phillip and that he couldn't keep his eyes off of Melinda.

[jessie]

Chapter 2

Melinda could feel the tension between Alan Michael and Phillip. She walked over to Alan Michael, "What is wrong Alan Michael"?

"He is being disrespectful staring at you when he knows you are with me"

"He isn't staring really he probably is trying to see if I'm good enough for you".

"Melinda he is a womanizer, he is thinking how he will take you away from me. It won't happen, you are mine Melinda".

"I love you Alan Michael but no one owns me"

"Just watch out he is making a move, I know him you don't". Alan Michael walked over to grab a beer. Melinda looked at Phillip he was staring, he lifted his glass, and winked.

Melinda wanted to go over, and give him a piece of her mind. Alan walked over, "Melinda where did you meet my son"?

"I work at Spaulding enterprises as a consultant. We got together on a project, and we have been together ever since". Phillip whispered, "Yeah I'm sure he made sure he got you alone".

"Pardon"?

"Nothing Melinda just talking to myself" Phillip says

"Your Brother has been amazing, he is doing a wonderful job at your overseas Division Mr. Spaulding"

"I know Melinda, he is a great Business man". Phillip choked on his drink making everyone look at him. Alan Michael shook his head, "No Phillip is the amazing one, he doesn't want anyone else to get any praise. He is the Golden boy in every way"

"Both of you are amazing, will you both stop this. Melinda is here can we have one evening without fighting"?

"Not really Phillip hates that I'm here"

"Yeah why don't you go , you can leave Melinda here". Melinda was shocked, Alan Michael lost it, and ran over grabbing Phillips arm. "You stay away from her, you won't ruin her do you hear me"?

"Oh be quiet you are making a fool of yourself". Phillip yelled.

Phillip jumped up, Alan ran over yelling at both of them. "In the Den now both of you". Phillip stormed off, and Alan glared at Alan Michael, "You too now". Alan Michael looked at Melinda, but he followed his Father.

Melinda was standing there when Alexandra started to laugh. "Oh Sweetie don't worry, you have two fans there. You have a sweet boy there Alan Michael really likes you. Please don't let Phillip ruin it for you both. I'm just being brutally honest Phillip will do anything to hurt Alan Michael. He will go after you out of spite, don't get caught up in that mess".

"Do they always fight like this"?

"You bet this is tame compared to how they normally get along. The Spalding's are not boring, this is going to be a fun evening".

Lizzie laughed, "Aunt Alex don't scare the girl". Melinda sat down, she thought this would be a nice visit, but she just got involved in a family depute, but she did love Alan Michael, and she wasn't going to let Phillip ruin that. She just didn't know how charming Phillip can be, and if he sets out to do something he is relentless.

To be continued

[melindajo2000]

oh wow she really walked into a big family mess, Philip is starting trouble and Alan Michael is taking the bait. love this story glad you updated

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. OMG Melinda walked into a huge family mess. LOL

[jessie]

Chapter 3

Alan Michael, Phillip and Alan went into the Den , and shut the door.

"Both of you acted like teenagers out there. I'm surprised Melinda puts up with that crap Alan Michael"

"What I'm at fault just like you Dad to take Golden Boys side"

"I'm not taking sides but he is your brother"?

"Not really Dad"

Phillip walked over, "I'm more of a Spalding than you are Alan Michael"

"You are a joke Phillip you think you are all that. You think every women that walks in front of you will just follow you to the end of the earth if you asked her"

"This is all about Harley Alan Michael"

"Don't mention Harley but remember Blake too"

"Oh Alan Michael is jealous of Golden Boy. Are you afraid that pretty young lady out there may not be into you , and she might see me, and the rest will be history"

"You lay one finger on her, I will hurt you Phillip". Alan Michael pushed him on the couch, and was about to hit him. Alan grabbed his arm, "Enough I won't have this in my home"

"I'm leaving, I'm going to the hotel "

"You are staying for dinner, I will not have you walk out on me"

"Dad he is making a pass at my Girlfriend"

"I didn't see it he was being friendly you just read into it wrong"

"Fine but if he says anything inappropriate to Melinda, I will punch him in the mouth. That is a promise Dad so do you want me to stay still"?

"Yes, both of you grow up, I'm ashamed of you both". Alan Michael glared at Phillip, and than turned, and walked out of the Den. Phillip stood up, Alan grabbed his arm.

"I saw the game you were playing stay away from his girl". Alan walked out, Phillip smiled, "Yeah whatever Dad". He fixed his clothes than walked out to the living room.

Alan Michael walked to the living room, and hugged Melinda. "I'm so sorry we will leave right after dinner"

"What happened"?

"Nothing just the same old thing Dad sticking up for him"

"He didn't do anything wrong Alan Michael"

"You don't know him so don't you tell me what I know, and don't know"

"What Alan Michael don't use that tone with me"

"Melinda we will talk about this at the hotel". He walked over getting himself a drink. Melinda looked at Phillip he was standing by the doorway just looking at her. He was handsome, but she knew he was trying to cause trouble too. She was angry because no man will tell her how or how not to feel. She hated how Alan Michael dismissed her, she would have it out with him at the hotel. She sat down, Phillip walked over, "Melinda what would you like to drink"?

"Oh" Before she could say anything Alan Michael said he would get her drink.

'Really I saw you get yourself one, and not offer her one"

"Really well you upset me so shut up"

Melinda jumped up, "Phillip a white wine would be lovely". Phillip smiled, and walked over getting her white wine while Alan Michael glared at her.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. OMG both Alan Michael and Phillip are falling for Melinda.

[melindajo2000]

great update, Melinda really made Alan Michael mad by letting Phillip get her drink lol love this story

[jessie]

Chapter 4

Phillip walked over handing Melinda her wine. She smiled saying thank you.

Alan Michael was standing by the fireplace just staring at Melinda. She could see he was angry, she has never seen him act this way before. Phillip was bringing the worst out in Alan Michael, but Phillip wasn't any better. She hated to admit it to herself but she found Phillip interesting. Alan Michael walked over grabbing another drink, Alan walked over touching his shoulder.

"Alan Michael don't do this you have to be calm"

"Why Dad Phillip is a jerk he always has been"

"You both have acted like this for years it is so annoying"

"He is making a play for Melinda are you blind"

"He is bugging you, and your letting him. Do you want Melinda to think Phillip is the good guy, and you are the bad guy. I would think that way the way you are acting this moment. " Alan Michael looked at Melinda she was talking to Alex, he knew his Father was right. He walked over, "Melinda can I talk to you for a moment alone"?

"Sure Alan Michael be right back Alex". Melinda followed Alan Michael out in the foyer.

"Melinda I told you about the feud , this is our life"

"I understand you have problems with Phillip, but he didn't really do anything wrong"

"You don't know him Melinda, I do"

"I understand that but you brought me here Alan Michael. I would like to get to know your Family, please stop this crazy fighting with your brother. Why can't you two bury the hatchet"?

"I can in his back"

"Alan Michael that is disgusting"

"I'm kidding but please don't let Phillip pull the wool over your eyes"

"I'm not stupid I can see he is trying to get to you. You are letting him, just ignore him"

"I can't he is in there can you ask him to leave"? Melinda smiled as she moved over to Alan Michael touching his chest. She brought her lips over his.

"Oh Melinda do you want to leave we can eat in bed back at the hotel. We can have dinner with Alex, and Dad another day"

"I'm not leaving that would be rude"

"Fine I will try to get along with him." They both hugged each other, than they walked back into the living room. Phillip smiled, "Well did he try to get you to leave"?

"Phillip please stop trying to get under his skin". Melinda said.

"Sorry I was just asking"

"I know you both have a past, I don't know what happened, but it seems like something bad. He is here can you let him have a nice evening with all of you."

"Yeah". Phillip looked at his Father, and walked over grabbing another drink. Alan Michael held Melinda's hand, "Thanks Melinda"

"I just want this feud to end"

"It never will but thanks for trying"

Melinda smiled but she could see she upset Phillip. It bothered her, she just wanted Phillip to leave Alan Michael alone. She didn't know what she was thinking, but she wanted to go over to Phillip to make sure she was ok. She knew if she did Alan Michael would lose it, but her heart felt bad seeing Phillip upset. She looked over he looked at her, she gave him a look, he smiled, and she smiled back.

[melindajo2000]

I love this story, Alan Michael is going to kill his brother if he steals Melinda lol

[jessie]

Chapter 5

Alan Michael was talking with Lizzie and Alex when he turned not seeing Melinda, or Phillip. He jumped up, "Where is Melinda and my Brother"? Alan was standing by the window, "They are talking outside Alan Michael, just be calm don't make a scene"

"This family will always take Phillips side he is the golden boy. What about my feelings I have stayed away for years because of him. I will not allow that man to take the love of my life away, I will kill him first"

"Alan Michael" Alex jumped up grabbing his arm. "Lizzie is here that is a awful thing to say about your brother"

"He isn't my brother I hate him". Alan Michael stormed down the hall going in the washroom. Lizzie looked at her Grandfather, "Why does he hate my Father so much"?

"A woman Angel, and I'm so afraid your Daddy is going to cause trouble again, but this time Alan Michael will lose it, and I'm afraid for this family if that happens". Lizzie sat down, Alex walked over sitting beside her while Alan watched Melinda and Phillip from the window.

"Phillip I shouldn't be out here with you, Alan Michael will go crazy if he realizes I'm alone with you"

"Melinda do you love my Brother"?

"Yes why would you ask me that Phillip"?

"There is something in your eyes, your not real happy are you"?

Melinda turned but Phillip touched her arm, "Wait"

"Phillip you are making me uncomfortable"

"I'm sorry I really am, I not trying to make you upset. I can just see you are not as happy as you say you are with him. I can see a sadness in your eyes, that makes me sad"

Melinda was about to say something when Alan Michael walked out yelling at Phillip. He punched him, and yelled, "I said stay away from my Girl, you hear me".

Melinda grabbed Alan Michael, "How dare you hit him Alan Michael"?

"Get in the car now, I will be there in a minute"

"Don't you dare yell at me who do you think you are"?

"I said go Melinda now". He grabbed her arm pulling her , she pulled away from him.

"I have seen a side of you today that I don't like Alan Michael"

"What he is getting to you now, you loved me before we came here today"

"Yes but you are being rude, and how dare you grab me like that. You don't own me remember that Alan Michael"

"I'm going to the Hotel are you coming or are you going to have a fling with this jerk"?

"I'm not going anywhere with you so angry, so no I'm not going with you like this"

"Fine" Alan Michael stormed out, Melinda looked at Phillip who got up walking over to her.

"I'm sorry I didn't want this are you OK"?

"No what am I going to do"

"He will cool down we will have dinner than you can go to him"

"He scared me just now I never seen him that way". Phillip hugged her, Alan stared at him, and went back inside leaving Phillip and Melinda alone.

[melindajo2000]

Oh I am glad u updated this! I feel bad for Alan michael but I hope she winds up with Phillip. I hope that Alan Michael doesn't do anything stupid. You wrote this chapter perfectly better than anything I could have come up with. Great job Jessie

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I also feel bad for Alan Micheal but I hope that Melinda ends up with Phillip.