A Loss so Deep Melinda's Story

[jessie]

New Story for Melinda, I hope you will like it.

Melinda lived in New York City, and had a beach home for weekend getaways in Long Island. Melinda was a romance writer, and she was great at it too. She sold 3 books, and she was a writing her fourth book. She was sitting on the balcony of her Manhattan Penthouse, she never felt more alone in her life. She buried the love of her life this week, he died of cancer, his name was Bobby. She was drinking a glass of wine, looking over Manhattan wondering what she will do without Bobby. She is finding it hard to write, he was her life, and losing him was the worst thing that ever happened to her. She started to cry, she wiped the tears from her cheek, and went inside. She couldn't sleep she was so tired, but she was exhausted. She walked to the washroom, and took a warm shower, than wrapped her robe around her, and came out, and was about to make herself a tea. She jumped when she heard someone knocking at her door. She walked over making sure her robe was shut properly.

"Hello who is it"?

"Rob Melinda open up".

"Rob it is 11pm, what are doing here at this time"?

"I have something I have to give you".

Melinda opened the door, and was shocked Rob was standing there with a letter, and a puppy. She was silent, Rob smiled, "Can I come in Melinda"?

"Sure but what is with the puppy"?

"Read the letter Melinda". She took the letter, Rob came in and sat down. Melinda could see it was Bobby's handwriting, her hand started to shake. She put her hand to her mouth, she couldn't stop crying. Rob put the puppy down, and walked over touching her shoulder.

"I know this is to soon, but read the letter Melinda, Bobby gave it to me at the hospital. You will want to read this, he wrote it the day before he died"

"I can't Rob it hurts to much, I need him back"

Rob hugged her, "He loved you Melinda, he didn't want to leave you sweetie, but he fought so hard to stay. He fought a great fight, but this horrid disease won. You will always love Bobby, but he wants you to be happy, he wants you to go on. He talked about you all the time, he knew you would miss him like crazy. He cried hating the thought of losing you. You have to read this letter now Melinda please"

Melinda turned away she was crying but she opened the letter, seeing his handwriting made her cry harder. She wiped the tears away, and started to read the letter.

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. Poor Melinda losing Bobby the love of her life.

[jessie]

Oh by the way Bobby isn't Bobby Ewing.

Chapter 2

Melinda opened the letter, and sat down, and was about to read it.

"Melinda my Love

"I'm writing this knowing we have very little time left. You are so exhausted, you are spending every moment here by my side. I'm so happy that you went home to get a shower, and clean clothes. It gave me time to write this letter, I love you Melinda. I don't want to leave you, but I have no choice. I keep going back over the last year, I can't remember feeling sick, and when I found out about the cancer, I was shocked. I was tired, and sore but I thought it was normal. You told me to get checked, and I never did , I was a fool Melinda. I want you to mourn me, than move on. You are so talented, beautiful and young. You can't let the loss of losing me, stop you from finding someone else. I will be looking over you, so you better find someone special. I could even deal with you, and Rob, but that would be weird. I don't think Rob could do it, but if you and him hit it off, I would be ok with it. I want to see you happy again, I love your smile, for the last few months, I haven't seen it much. I know you try but I see how sad you are, and it hurts so bad. It might be a blessing that I'm being taken now, if I lasted much longer, you would be sick. Melinda I will see you again, I will be there when it is your time. I will be there when you get married again, when you publish your next book, and when you have your first child. I will always remember our special times , the first time we made love. Our wedding day, and our honeymoon, that was so sweet. I remember your sweet giggle, and how it felt when you touched my skin. I shut my eyes right now, and I imagine you making love to me. I think when I finally leave this world, I will remember those moments. I have asked Rob to do something for me. I don't want you to be alone. I want to do one last thing for you, and I pray you don't reject him. The puppy Rob brought to you, was one I arranged to get over 2 months ago. I saw the Mother Dog it is a black lab, they are beautiful, and very protective, and lovable. He will look after you because I'm not there to do it. I love you Melinda, I'm so sorry , I left you alone. This is not a goodbye this is until we meet again. You and Cody be good to each other. I'm sorry I named him, but you can changed the name. Melinda you were the best thing that ever happened to me. I died young but knowing you for the past 4 years felt like a wonderful dream. You made me so happy, I hope you know that. Love you, and I will always look over you, and I know we will meet again."

Love Bobby
xoxoxoxo

Melinda held the letter to her chest, and looked at Cody. He walked over to her, putting his paw on her leg. She lifted him up, and whispered, "Well Cody , I hear you are a gift for me, well I'm Melinda sweetie"

Cody snuggled into her, she held him tight, and for a moment, she felt Bobby's presence. Rob even seemed to feel it, he walked over, "Melinda I should let you get some sleep, it is ok to leave the little guy with you right"?

"Yes Rob, he is perfect, I can't believe Bobby did this".

"He wanted someone to protect you, and he is going to get big"

"Oh great". Rob kissed her cheek, and left. Melinda turned to Cody, "Well did Rob leave some food in that bag"? He did she feed Cody, and put a bowl of water down. She patted his head, and walked to her room. She was about to get in bed, when she felt something tug at her housecoat. She smiled, 'Oh did you follow me "?

He was jumping around Melinda lifted him up, and put him in bed beside her. She smiled he snuggled close, and this was the first night since Bobby's death, that she drifted off asleep, and slept right through the night.

To be continued

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Bobby was soo sweet to give Melinda a dog named Cody to help her get through losing him. BTW Jessie, I didn't think that was Bobby Ewing that died in this story.

[melindajo2000]

aw this is so sad, but beautiful. I feel so bad for Melinda, I hope she gets through this all right.. I can't wait to see where you go with this

[jessie]

Chapter 3

The next morning Melinda woke up to Cody licking her neck.

"Oh Cody what are you doing"? He was so excited jumping up and down on the bed. She smiled, "Oh Bobby I love him, but I have to get up , and take you for a walk don't I."? She smiled she could see he had to go, she pulled her track pants on, and runners, and put her sweatshirt on. She lifted him up carrying him to the living room. She grabbed the lease, and her keys, and some money for a coffee. She walked out locking the door. She walked to the elevator, and got on, and went downstairs. She saw Adam the Guard, "Hey good morning Adam".

"Hello Mrs. Scott"

"Melinda is my name, Adam".

"Oh he is a cutie, when did you get a puppy"?

"Oh last night, my friend brought him to me. Can you believe Bobby picked him out for me"

"Bobby really, Oh that is so sweet, you know he will grow up to be a big boy"

"Yes I'm sure that is why he picked this breed, he was scared leaving me in New York all alone"

"Your not leaving are you"?

"No, I might go to Long Island for a week or two just to get away. I'm writing my fourth novel".

"My wife loves your books, she will love for the 4th to come out"

"You will get a free copy, but I better get him outside before he has an accident"

"Ok be careful Melinda"

"I will thanks see you later". Melinda walked outside, Adam smiled, and sat down. Steve got off the elevator, Adam really didn't like him much, he seen how he has treated some of his friends, especially the ladies.

"Hey Adam whats new with you"?

"Nothing much Steve, your up early"?

"Oh I'm going to grab a coffee, want one Adam, you have a crap job, I wouldn't do what you do for a million dollars"

"Really well I keep you, and the others safe, it is a great job, well some people make it a pain"

"Oh really I bet you mean me, I love you to Adam". Steve laughed, and walked outside. He was walking to the diner, when he saw Melinda and Cody by a tree. He laughed the little dog went to the washroom, Melinda had a bag, she picked up the mess. He walked up behind her, "Nice view well except for the crap in your hand"

"Oh God you scared me Steve, do you like doing that"?

"Sorry who does the mutt belong too"?

"This is Cody, he is my puppy "

"Oh God you bought a puppy to replace Bobby"

"OMG Steve are you always so rude, leave me alone". She walked down the street putting the dog mess in the garbage. She was so angry she decided to go home, and get a coffee, and not go to the diner. She was walking back, when Steve ran over grabbing her arm.

"Wait"

Cody got really upset, and growled at Steve. Melinda picked up Cody, "Steve stop , I'm not in the mood for you right now"

"Let me make it up to you, let me get you a coffee". Cody was not impressed with Steve he was barking at him.

"I don't think it would be a great idea"

"Really because of your little Mutt, I'm sorry come on". Melinda was to nice, "OK one coffee, but we can't bring him into the diner"

"Ok I will get the coffee's, and we can go sit at the park. He can run around, and maybe get lost"

"That isn't funny Steve"

"Just kidding, I love the little guy". Steve ran in the diner, Cody was still staring at the diner. He really didn't like Steve. "Cody it is ok, he is a pest, but he is harmless"

Melinda put him down, Steve ran out, "2 coffee's, and 2 bagels".

Melinda walked with Steve they went to the park. Cody sat in front of Melinda, but kept his eye on Steve. Melinda laughed, "You better never grab my arm again, he might bite you, he is upset"

"Yeah look at his eyes, if looks can kill"

"He is a puppy Steve stop it". Steve smiled Melinda was eating her bagel, while Steve looked at Cody. He hated Dogs, why did she have to get this little monster? They finished up, and were walking back to the apartment. They went inside, and waved at Adam, and went upstairs. Steve lived on her floor, he walked her to her door. Steve touched her arm, "Maybe we can go out one day without him"

"It is to soon Steve Bobby just died"

"For a coffee not to fool around". Melinda said she would think about it, and went inside, and said goodbye. Steve smiled, and walked to his door, and went inside, and shut the door.

To be continued

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. OMG Steve was terrible to Melinda and her dog Cody. I don't blame Cody for barking at Steve.

[melindajo2000]

Steve was very rude, I think Melinda should trust her dog lol I'm glad you updated this tonight

[jessie]

Chapter 4

Melinda was at her computer trying to write, but nothing was flowing on paper. She got up she was so angry at herself, she had to get this book finished. She knew she was being hard on herself, but she couldn't help it. She missed Bobby so much it hurt, Cody ran over barking. Melinda was so frustrated she yelled at Cody, and he walked over , and laid down, and she felt horrible.

"Cody I'm sorry, but I'm so stressed out right now." She couldn't believe it, he looked heartbroken, it broke her heart. She ran to her room, and laid on the bed crying. She couldn't stop when she heard Cody moaning beside the bed. She turned, he was to small to jump on the bed. She lifted him up, he moved real close so Melinda lifted him up.

"I promise you, I will never yell at you again"

He licked her hand making her laugh, as he started to play. She heard someone knocking at her door. She jumped up wondering who it was?

"Who is it"?

"Steve open up Melinda". Cody was growling which shocked Melinda, she knelt down. "You be good ok, I will get rid of him as fast as I can". She opened the door, and Steve walked in carrying a pizza, and a bottle of wine".

"Steve what are you doing, I'm busy"

"Busy doing what playing with the nasty mutt"?

"His name is Cody, and stop being rude about my Puppy"

"Well I brought you pizza, and some wine, there is no reason we should be lonely'.

"Steve that is kind of you, but I'm not hungry"

"Well I will eat, you can have a glass of wine"

"Steve I don't want to be rude, but I'm asking you to leave". Steve threw the pizza on the table, and banged down the wine.

"You are asking me to leave". Melinda jumped Steve raised his voice startling her. Cody started to bark, making Steve even more angry.

"Will you shut him up now"

Melinda opened her door, "I'm sorry please leave".

"Keep the pizza and wine, you truly are one ungrateful woman. I felt sorry for you, and I really was trying to be your friend, and you treat me like crap".

Melinda was scared, Steve walked out, and turned, "See you around Sweetheart". Melinda shut the door locking it. Cody was still growling, Melinda picked him up holding him to her chest. She whispered, "We have to get away from here for a few days. I'm going to take you to my little beach house in Long Island, you will love it Cody". He seemed to settle down a little bit. She didn't want to touch the pizza, she put it in the fridge until she could throw it out. She was going to tell her Publisher that she was going away for a couple of weeks to write. She would leave in the morning, she also wanted to get away from Steve, he really gave her the creeps. She picked up Cody, and they went to her room, and she got ready for bed. She was to afraid to take Cody for a walk so she put paper down in the bathroom so he could go to the washroom. She wasn't going to take her chance of running into Steve again tonight. She hoped she didn't see him in the morning either. They both fell asleep together, but Melinda was really shaken up with what happened tonight, she just hoped after the way she treated Steve, he would just leave her and Cody alone from this point on.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Melinda. She is really having a hard time dealing with Bobby's death. I really dislike Steve. He is soo rude.

[melindajo2000]

Steve has a lot of nerve talking to her that way. I think getting away will be good for her. Great update Jessie

[jessie]

Chapter 5

Melinda got up the next morning, she started to pack her stuff. She went over phoning her Editor, giving her a number to call if something came up, if she needed to call her. She grabbed Cody feeding him, and than she ran , and got a shower. She was getting dressed, she decided to take her luggage down to her car, and come back up. She left Cody in the apartment, and went to her car, and put the luggage in the trunk. She went to the lobby to see Adam, and told him she was leaving. She gave him a phone number, and address to call in case of a emergency but she told him never to give it to Steve.

"Is he bothering you"?

"Not really he is very rude, and I don't like him much. Please if he comes to you, don't say where I am". They both jump when Steve walked up behind them.

"Are you both talking about me"?

"Steve do you like to be creepy or what"?

"Did you enjoy my pizza, and wine"?

"You can have it back, I never asked for it"

"Keep it Melinda". She smiled at Adam, and walked to the elevator. Steve ran over, "I'm sorry about last night, will you let me make it up to you"?

"I will not be around for a few days Steve, I'm going to visit family"

"Really you are going to your place in Long Island I bet"

"What"?

"Bobby told me you had this getaway you brought him there just before he died right"?

"Goodbye Steve, please stop bringing up Bobby to me"

"What you want to forget the guy already"?

"Shut up or I will slap you, leave me alone do you hear me". She ran on the elevator, Adam walked over grabbing Steve's arm.

"Leave her alone she is mourning her husband, she doesn't need the likes of you harassing her"

"Shut up old man, do you think you will make your move on her"

"Oh God she is young enough to be my Granddaughter, and I'm married"

"Whatever get out of my way". Steve walked out of the building, Adam watched him go down the stairs. Adam hated Steve, and he was happy to see Melinda get away from him for awhile. He would be sick if they got together, Steve is a total creep, Bobby would roll over in his grave thinking that man was near Melinda.

Adam was reading the paper when Steve walked in. "Adam I'm sorry about earlier, I bought you a coffee to make up for it"

"I don't want a coffee don't worry about it"

"Here". Steve walked over , but pretended to trip knocking coffee all over Steve. He jumped up, it burned his legs. He took off his coat, and looked at his pants. "Thanks Steve, you truly are a idiot"

"It was a accident". Steve walked to the washroom down the hall. Steve watched him shut the door, he ran over grabbing Adam's coat. He pulled out the note that Melinda handed him. He wrote the phone number, and address down, and put the paper back in his jacket. He stood waiting Steve walked back, "You better hope the stains come out or you are buying me a new Suit".

"Yeah that is fine, are you ok"?

"Yeah Steve just great". Steve walked to the elevator, and got on. Adam ran over grabbing his jacket, and was relieved that the address, and phone number was still there. He would hate if Steve got hold of it. He sat down calling his wife to see if she could bring over a different suit , because this one was all wet, and he was uncomfortable wearing it.

[melindajo2000]

what an idiot Steve is, she should be thankful to get away from him. I guess the guy can't take a hint, I feel bad him doing that to the older guy. Great update as always Jessie

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. OMG Steve is such an idiot and he is soo annoying as well. I hope and pray that he doesn't find out where Melinda and Cody are going on vacation.

[jessie]

Chapter 6

Melinda checked everything grab her purse , keys, and cell phone, and put Cody on his lease. She walked out locking the door, she was grateful Steve wasn't anywhere in sight. She walked to the elevator, and was waiting when she heard Steve's door open up. She cringed she didn't even want to see him right now. She looked at Cody he was already getting upset seeing Steve. She whispered, "You be good no barking". Cody shook his head she wanted to laugh she could see by his face if he could talk he would have a few choice words for Steve.

"Melinda you are leaving already"?

"Yes".

"Where is your luggage"?

"In the car". She was grateful the elevator opened, she pushed the basement, and went to push the main floor for Steve.

"No I'm going to the basement too , I'm going out"

"Fine". They both rode down in the elevator she could feel his eyes on her. She kept her eyes on Cody, he didn't take his eyes off of Steve. She knew Steve was bad news before, but Cody's reaction to him actually was scaring her more. She got off the elevator, 'Goodbye Steve'.

"Melinda"

"Yes I'm in a hurry"

"Have a lovely send me a postcard if you like"

"I won't have time for that, I'm visiting family". She kept walking, "Sure you are Sweetheart, see you soon". He smiled as he saw her racing to her car. She got in, and he couldn't believe how fast she drove off. He walked to his car, and got in he was going to work to tell them he needed a couple of weeks off work.

Melinda was driving she kept looking behind her. She was so happy she didn't see him following. Cody was sitting on the passenger seat really good. She whispered, "Cody I know you don't like Steve, well I don't either boy. We don't have to see him for a couple of weeks, so don't worry about him anymore." Cody barked, "Yeah I know I'm happy too". They continued on to Long Island, it took 2 hours because she took the long route there to avoid the major traffic. They arrived she was going to put the stuff in the beach home, than go shopping for food , and supplies. She parked the car, and got out grabbing Cody. She put him on the ground, she knelt down, "You don't run away from me do you hear"

He put his paw up, and she smiled. She went to the trunk, and was getting her luggage out. She was pulling the first bag out when someone came up behind her. She screamed but the man put his hands up.

"I'm so sorry, I'm Sam I'm staying at the place next door."

"What that is Mr. Simms place, who are you"?

"I'm the Grandson, my grandpa died 3 months ago. He left me this place, so I decided to come her for a few months, to get my life in order."

"You are living here"?

"Yes I was in Manhattan, but I needed to get away. I was working but I was let go because of budget cuts. I got a job here, I'm a bartender, and I love it. I will go back to Manhattan, but I'm happy here. You are the writer my Grandpa use to talk about. You made him apple pie all the time, he adored you, and your husband"

"We loved him too, I'm so sorry for your loss. My husband passed away recently too. I'm here trying to write, and get away from the busy streets of Manhattan. Oh this is Cody, I'm surprised he didn't bark when you scared me".

Sam bent down, "Hey there Cody how are you". Cody was licking his hand, Melinda smiled, "He likes you a lot"

"He is adorable, he is just a little pup. He is going to grow into a big boy he is a lab right"

"Yes, I don't know anything about Dogs, but yes a black lab. My husband picked him out for me. I'm sure it is for protection, but I love him already"

"How about I help you in your place with the bags. Then we can take him for a long walk down the beach if you like"

"Well I was going to go shopping , I have no food in the house"

"Well I can invite you both over for dinner, than you can do your shopping tomorrow"

"Oh I don't know maybe it wouldn't be proper'

"Dinner it is a thank you for all you did for my Grandpa. I promise you, I will be a complete gentleman. You can bring Cody along , but if your scared, I would understand"

"Dinner and a walk on the beach would be fine"

Sam grabbed her two bags, as Melinda grabbed her small carry bag. She turned to Cody, "you like him Cody"

He was jumping up and down, Sam smiled, "You coming Melinda"

"Oh yeah sorry be right there". Melinda and Cody walked up to the door, and she opened it, and the three of them went inside.