Happy Valentine's Day Melinda

[jessie]

Here is a short story for you Melinda, Happy Valentine's Day. It isn't until next week, but I thought I would start it now.

Melinda was a waitress at a little diner on Main Street in Llanview, Pennsylvania. She has been working there for 1 year, and she hated it at first, but now she loved talking to all the different people, and making it on her own. She had a nice little apartment near the diner, and she really made it a nice home for herself. The only thing that was missing was someone to share it with. She has had boyfriends but she didn't find the right one. She knew she may be picky, and she knew she had to stop that or she would be alone all her life. She has seen many ladies come in crying about their cheating husbands, and boyfriends, and at those times she was happy to be single. She wanted children, but she wanted to be settled with a good husband before she had one. She was standing by the counter, when a young man came in , and sat at the booth. She looked over she had never seen him before. He had long hair, and a scar on his cheek, and he looked upset or sad she wasn't so sure. She grabbed the coffee container, and a mug, and walked over to his table.

"Coffee"

Todd was looking at the menu, and didn't answer.

"Hello Sir would you like a cup of coffee"?

"No thanks I would like a tea"

"Tea"?

"Yeah a tea why don't I look like a tea kind of guy"?

"I'm sorry most men love our coffee, I was not trying to upset you" Melinda walked away, Todd put the menu down. He put his hands over his face, he was rude, but he was so angry. He hated his life , he hated being angry all the time, he really needed a change in his life.

Melinda walked over, "I'm so sorry, here is your tea, I brought you milk, and sugar"

"I'm sorry for being so rude, I just had a major fight with one of my associates, and I'm real frustrated, and I took it out on you"

"That is fine , I was out of line with the tea line"

"Well to tell you the truth this is my first cup of tea"

"Really why did you want it"?

"Because you asked me for coffee, I was being rude"

"Well try it , and see if you like it"

Todd put some sugar, and milk in the mug. He stirred it, and took a sip. He grabbed his napkin, and yelled, "This is like dirty water oh this is so gross"

Melinda laughed, "So you would like a coffee "?

"Well yes if you don't mind , I will pay for this"

"Don't worry Barry will never know but next time just take the coffee"

"What makes you think I will come back again"?

"Well our food is amazing, and the coffee is great, and I can just judge you will be back" Melinda walked away , Todd smiled, and whispered, 'Oh Sweetie if your working here, I will be back"

He watched as Melinda got the coffee, and she walked over to him. A man from another table yelled over, "Melinda stop giving him all your attention, I want some of your time too"

"Joe hold your horses, I will be right there"

"Oh so you like guys with long hair, maybe I will grow mine"

Todd jumped up, 'Stop being rude, she will be with you in a minute"

Melinda touched Todd's shoulder, "He is harmless please sit down" Todd sat down as Joe whispered, "I will wait"

Melinda poured Todd his coffee as she whispered, "are you OK"?

"Yes but he is a jerk"

"Sometimes but he is fine, you figure out what you want to eat, I will serve him, and be right back" She smiled, and walked away going over to Joe. Todd was looking making Joe nervous, he ordered pie , and ice cream. Melinda walked over to get it, Joe looked at Todd but put his head down, he knew Todd was not someone he really wanted to mess with.

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. Melinda is going to be so happy that you are writing her a Melinda and Todd Valentine's Day story.

[melindajo2000]

Oh this is great, You really write Todd well, I love this so much already, please update soon...this is so good, I know I will read it again and again Thank you Jessie!

[jessie]

Chapter 2

Melinda brought Joe his pie, and ice cream. Joe smiled, "Thanks"

"No problem would you like more coffee"?

"No thanks" Melinda smiled she has never seen Joe on such good behavior it was kind of sad, and cute at the same time. She walked over to a few other tables, and gave them refills to their coffee. She walked over to Todd, and asked him if he wanted a refill?

"Sure, I think I will have a burger too"

"With cheese"?

"Yeah"

"What else on the burger"?

"What would you think I would want"?

"The works"

"You got it"

"Fries"?

"Of course who would want a burger with no fries"?

"Me"

Todd shook his head, "Women are always worried about their weight"

"No I'm just not a big eater, and do you think I need to lose weight"?

"No you are perfect not to skinny just perfect"

"I think that is a compliment, you are very direct"

"That is me you read me so well"

"You are mysterious, and sad I bet you have quite a story behind you"

"Yeah one that would have you running away"

"I might surprise you Todd"

"You do seem like someone that would listen, and not judge but I could be wrong"

Melinda smiled, 'Be right back with your burger, and fries"

"Join me Melinda"

"I'm working Todd my break isn't for 1/2 hour"

Todd smiled, " Ask if you can have a early break, you have to eat right my treat"

"I get free food Todd"

He smiled, "Well tell your boss I will pay"

"I will try but don't count on it" Melinda walked away, and went to the back, and put his order in. Todd got up , and walked over to a man standing by the register.

"Hello are you the big Chief here"?

"Yes this is my diner why"?

"No complaint Budd but I have one request"

"A request, and what is that"?

"I'm Todd Manning, and I was wondering if Melinda could have break with me. I promise it will be just 1/2 hour that is her break time right"?

"Yes she has a break in 1/2 hour"

"Well she is getting me a burger, and I thought she could join me. I will make it worth your while, I'm sure this will be enough." Todd handed Barry , one hundred dollars, and he took it.

"Fine I will tell her, but why do you want to have break with her"?

"Why do you have to ask, she is sweet, and she listens to me, and I like that"

Barry smiled, "I think you are a first paying me to bug my waitresses. I swear you hurt her you will deal with me. You might look scary, but I can be a mean old guy if someone makes me angry"

"That makes the two of us Barry"

Melinda walked over, 'Todd is something the matter"?

"No Barry your Boss said it is fine you having break with me. You run back, and tell them to put 2 burgers on. Your break starts as soon as our meal comes. You get a 1/2 hour with me, the best break you will ever have" Todd winked, and walked over sitting down.

Barry walked up behind Melinda, "Go order that burger, and be careful can you trust that guy"?

"I like him Barry , I don't know why but I do"

"Well go slow , I don't want my best waitress disappearing on me"

"Nice Barry"

"Go order your burger we don't want to keep my Sunshine waiting"

"Mr Sunshine you got to be kidding"

"Go" Melinda smiled as she ran back to order the burger. Barry looked at Todd who raised his coffee, and smiled.

[melindajo2000]

oh I like this, I hope Melinda doesn't get hurt...this is so good. thank you

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I hope that Melinda doesn't get hurt. Please update this awesome story again soon.

[jessie]

Chapter 3

Melinda waited until the burgers were done, she grabbed the plates, and walked over putting them down. She grabbed herself a soda, and brought Todd some more coffee.

"Sit Melinda we only have 1/2 hour"

"I know these burgers are so amazing". Todd smiled as she took a bite, and he sat looking at her.

"What do I have something on my face"?

"No you are so beautiful "

"Please I look a mess but thank you"

"Why do you find it hard to take a compliment"?

"Me I guess I do, I don't trust easy"

"Do you trust me"?

"I'm not sure but I'm here so yes I do actually"

"Good I wouldn't hurt you, and you seem like someone special. I know I'm a bit of a jerk sometimes, but you seem like someone who likes to listen, and not judge"

"Why would I judge you"?

"Nothing I have a had a hard life, and I wasn't a nice person but I'm changing, and I hope for the better. I have lost so much in my life, I'm tired of being alone, I'm tired of wondering if I will ever be happy again"

"You have a wife, and kids"?

"Ex wife, and yes I have children"

"You don't see them"?

"Sometimes but not as much as I would like. I think maybe they are better off without me"

"Why would you say something so stupid, your children need both you, and their Mother"

"Thanks for saying that not everyone feels that way"

"Well you fight for what is yours Todd I would"

Todd smiled, "Enough about me, tell me about yourself"

"You know I'm a waitress, I work 12 hour days, I work most weekends because I don't have family to go home to. I'm tired, but I'm happy, and I'm doing OK, I finally have got my feet on the ground"

"Why you can fly"?

"Funny guy you are, you know what I mean. I was having a rough time but I decided to focus, and get my life in order. I have a nice place, and I'm making a great home for myself"

"No man in your life"?

"No man there was a while ago but he was bad news"

"Oh he didn't hurt you"

"My feelings, and my pride I kept him in my life for to long. I finally realized he wasn't healthy for me, and I told him it was over"

"Great news for me"

Melinda smiled, "Why you"?

"Well now I can ask you out on a date maybe this Saturday. We can do something, and maybe you will see just how nice a guy I can be"

"Well I can see if I can get the day off but what will we do"?

"Don't laugh but would you like to go bowling, and than after you can come back to my place, and I will cook for you"

"Your place on our first date"?

"Well technically this is our first date we are eating right. This will be our 2nd date, and I swear you will be safe at my place"

"God I can't believe I'm doing this but yes I will love to go on a date with you"

"Really you would"?

"Yes Saturday I will get the day off , I deserve it"

"Do you bowl"?

"No"

"Good I hate to lose"

Melinda smiled, "I'm sure that is the truth , I bet there is a lot to learn about you Todd"

"There is , and someday I will tell you everything there is to know but not now I want to get to know you first"

Melinda smiled, 'We better eat , I have 20 minutes left"

Todd lifted his burger, and they both smiled at each other.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Melinda and Todd are so cute and adorable together in this chapter. I hope that Todd doesn't hurt Melinda.

[melindajo2000]

great chapter, It is good that he is waiting to tell her about him, or she would run lol thanks for updating

[jessie]

Chapter 4

Melinda and Todd finished eating, and she whispered, " I have to get back to work would you like something for dessert, but I can't eat it with you"

"No I'm not a sweet eater"

"Really I am"

"So that means I have to make a dessert for Saturday". Todd smiled as Melinda whispered, 'I will make my famous peanut butter cheesecake, I bet you will love it"

"Peanut butter now that sounds interesting, I do love Reese's peanut butter cups"

"You do so do I "

Todd took out his wallet, and put the money on the table.

'I will get the change "

"Keep it , and thank you for giving me a chance to get to know you Melinda. You will never know what it means to me"

"I enjoyed myself best break all week"

Todd got up grabbing his coat, Melinda got up, and put her hand out. He leaned over kissing her cheek, and he whispered, "Take care call me"

Todd was walking away but Melinda yelled, 'I don't know what your number is"

"You do check your pocket"

Melinda put her hand in her pocket, and pulled out a business card.

" When did you put this in here"?

"I will never tell bye Melinda" He walked out, and she walked over to the window looking at him get in his car. She waved as he drove off, Melinda turned seeing Barry looking at her. She put Todd's card in her pocket, and walked over grabbing the dishes, and money from the table. Joe was looking at her she smiled, 'You need some dessert Joe or more coffee"?

" No Melinda but that guy is trouble, he looked like he wanted to rip my head off. Please be careful someone sweet like you shouldn't get involved with a rotten apple like him"

"Joe comments like that is why he was rude to you. He is a kind man maybe a little scary around the edges but he is harmless I'm sure"

"Yeah well don't say I didn't warn you, I can tell he is trouble"

"Well Sharon says you are trouble should I believe her"?

"Sharon is a mouth piece , she was angry I broke it off with her"

'You are a fool Joe Sharon is amazing your loss"

"I will have some of that apple pie but with strawberry ice cream "

"Fine I will be back in a minute". Melinda walked over handing Barry the hundred dollars, and smiled saying the rest is her tip.

'He bought you lunch, and you get a tip that guy sure likes you"

"I like him too Barry I'm going on a date Saturday, I'm sorry I can't work this weekend"

"A date Melinda it is that serious"?

"It might be Barry but don't worry, I'm going to take it slow"

"You better, because he will deal with me if he hurts you" Melinda hugged Barry and whispered, " I love you too Barry" She walked away, and grabbed Joe's pie and ice cream, and walked it over to him. She was on cloud nine she had to buy herself a new outfit, and get her hair done. She knew it was silly they were going bowling but she wanted to turn his head. He liked her just the way she is but she wanted to turn his head, she wanted to feel wanted, and pretty again. She knew this might not be a long lasting relationship, but she thought to herself she sure hoped it was.

[melindajo2000]

This was so good best chapter yet keep it UP!!