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Post by jessie on Sept 5, 2010 20:06:52 GMT -6
New story for Melinda
Melinda was at home, and she was getting Max her 4 year old son's shoes on. He was fussing he hated going to his Ma Ma's work. It was boring, and he was told to be quiet. He hated being quiet, he loved to talk, especially to his Ma Ma. She stood him up, and he stomped his feet. Melinda was in tears, "Max not today buddy please, Ma Ma is late. If I lose this job, Ma Ma, can't keep this place. You love living here don't you, with your Sister"?
"Yes, but I want to watch Sesame Street Ma Ma".
"Tonight promise, don't take your shoes off ok". She ran to the back, and Emily was standing up, in her crib. She was 2 years old this week. She was going to have to get her a big girl bed soon. She couldn't make ends meet as it was. She smiled, "Hey beautiful girl, are you going to give Ma Ma trouble too"? She picked her up laying her down, changing her diaper, and getting her dressed. She put on her little pink dress, it was the cutest thing she had for her. She lifted her up, "let hit the road baby, I know, I have to get enough money together to get a babysitter". She walked out, and almost cried, there was Max sitting on the floor with his shoes off, and his shirt unbuttoned. She sat Emily on the floor, and decided not to scold him, it didn't help, it made it worse. She did his shirt up, and put his shoes on. She grabbed their toys, and books, and crayons, and picked up Emily, and called Max. He stomped to the door, and Melinda whispered, "you be a good boy for Ma Ma, you can have a chocolate shake Max".
"With 2 scoops of ice cream Ma Ma"?
"Sure, so lets get in the car". She got them settled, and ran and got in the car. It took 3 tries to get the car started. "Please" she cried out, and it started. She looked up in the air, "Please God give me a break, I'm not bad, it isn't my fault, my dead beat Husband walked out leaving me alone to raise my babies. He doesn't help, and I might lose my job today. Please God give me a sign things will change soon". She looked back, and Max and Emily were staring at her, and she laughed, what are they thinking? She drove to the coffee shop, where she worked. She grabbed the kids, and the stuff. and walked inside. Lenny walked over, "Melinda this is the last time, I love you girl. I love your kids, and I allow them to be here. You are one lucky girl, but if you are late one more time, it is over. I have to rely on you, so don't let me down. Get them settled, and get to work please". Melinda smiled, kissing him on the cheek. "Thank you Lenny, I promise I won't be late again".
"You said that yesterday , and the day before that girl".
"I know sorry", She put Max on the seat , and grabbed the high chair for Emily putting her in it. She put the coloring book out for Max, and handed Emily some blocks. She kissed them both, and smiled, " I will be working, I can see you at all times be good for Mommy".
"Mommy".
"Yes Max, I have to work baby".
"When can I have my milkshake"?
"Soon, let me get started ok, I promise soon". Max smiled, and started coloring. Melinda put on her apron, and went right to work. She was happy it wasn't really busy today. She really was exhausted, this week has been hectic. She watched the kids, they were being good. She walked over making Max's milkshake, and Lenny whispered, "you are lucky, I don't dock you for those shakes girl".
"Please, I promised him".
"I'm kidding, get them whatever you want". She got Emily juice putting it in her bottle, and walked over to the table. She gave Max the shake, and Emily the juice. She turned, banging into a customer.
"OMG I so sorry Sir, are you ok"?
"Yes, are they your children"?
"Yes, have a seat, would you like a coffee"?
"Sure", she went over to get his coffee, and brought it over. He smiled he was the most handsomest man she ever saw. He smiled, "Thank you Melinda"
"How do you know my name"?
"Your name Tag", he laughed.
She smiled, " Oh what is your name"?
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 5, 2010 20:28:29 GMT -6
Oh you cant leave it there I wonder who it is. Please pm me and tell me who it is,lol it has to be JR or Cliff please dont let it be Clayton lol you wouldn't do that to me. I like it already and I love it that my son's name is Max you know me so well
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Post by Sanda on Sept 5, 2010 22:05:51 GMT -6
Great start to your new story Jessie. OMG I wonder who Melinda bumped in to. Please don't leave us hanging too long.
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Post by jessie on Sept 6, 2010 14:29:52 GMT -6
Chapter 2
"Hi my name is Cliff, this my be my lucky day. I needed to see a pretty face, after the worst morning, I ever had in my life"
"It can't be that bad, is it"?
"Well do you know JR Ewing"?
'Only by his picture in the paper, and that he owns Ewing Oil".
"Is there any ladies that don't know that man"?
"I don't know him Cliff, I seen his picture. I'm sure JR Ewing wouldn't step foot in a diner".
'Your right, but I would, and I'm sure happy I did".
"Would you like something to eat, like eggs and hash browns. I have to admit, Lenny has the best hash browns in Dallas".
Cliff smiled, "Sold hash browns, and eggs it is. He doesn't do Chinese food does he"?
"No, but Woks near my home does, on special occasions, I order it for Max and me. Emily doesn't like it much, but me and Max do". Cliff had the biggest smile, and he went for it. "Melinda how about after work tonight, I meet you at Woks and we take out a ton of Chinese food, and you me and Max can have a feast".
"You want to have dinner with me and my children"?
"OMG, you are married, I'm so sorry, how stupid of me".
"I'm not married, I'm divorced, but we just met Cliff"
"Yeah, I'm harmless, and I'm great with kids. I don't have any of my own, but I sure would like to get to know you". Melinda smiled, "I better get back to work, but I will bring you those eggs, and hash browns. How do you like your eggs done"?
"Over easy would be fine".
She smiled, and placed the order, and she served a few more tables. She picked up the hash browns, and eggs, and saw the table empty. She laughed, "I scared you away Cliff, she looked and was shocked, there was Cliff sitting with her kids. Max never looked more happy, but she walked over. "Cliff what are you doing, I thought you left"?
"Oh I came over to introduce myself, to your children. Max is all for us having Chinese food. I told him after maybe if his Ma Ma, is fine with it the four of us, can go to the park. He is game, and I'm not sure about Emily, but I'm sure she will go anywhere her pretty Ma Ma would go". Melinda handed Cliff his plate, and smiled, "Sure the park would be good for them". Max was so happy, he yelled, "Ma Ma, can we keep Cliff, he is fun"?
Melinda was embarrassed, "Max we can't keep him sweetie. I'm sorry Cliff, he just is excited he never really had a Father figure around".
"You can keep me if you want", Cliff laughed, as he took a sip of his coffee. Lenny yelled, "Melinda, table 3 wants some coffee".
"Coming Lenny", she smiled, and ran over getting the coffee. She served the customer, and couldn't keep her eyes, off the kids. They were so happy with Cliff, she smiled, and Lenny whispered, " he likes you and the kids".
"Lenny he is just being polite, I'm sure, but look at Max's".
"Maybe today is your lucky day Sweetie". Lenny swatted her with a towel, and she smiled. She remembered what she asked God, in the car, and smiled, "Oh is this my sign, that things, are going to get better"? She smiled, and ran over serving another customer, that walked in the door.
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Post by Sanda on Sept 6, 2010 15:33:29 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. I LOVE that Melinda bumped into Cliff. Cliff was soo cute with Melinda's kids Emily and Max. Please update soon.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 6, 2010 22:54:33 GMT -6
I love it that it was Cliff and he was really good with the kids. cant wait to see what happens next. love this already Jessie
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Post by jessie on Sept 7, 2010 23:43:22 GMT -6
Chapter
Cliff got up and Smiled, "when do you get off work"?
" 4 o'clock".
"Ok where is woks I will meet you there around 4:30 we can have a early supper, and go to the park?I have to run to my office, but I will meet you for sure". Melinda wrote the address, and smiled, "see you at 4:30 Cliff".
"Count on it, your kids are adorable". He walked over kneeling down , and Max smiled, and Emily, waved. Melinda walked over, and Cliff left. Max smiled, "I like Cliff Mommy he is really nice".
"Yes, he is sweetie, Emily what do you think"?
"Nice", Melinda kissed Max, and Emily, and said she would be right back. She served a few tables, and brought the kids a sandwich. Max was eating and Melinda fed Emily, because it wasn't really busy. She couldn't keep her eyes off the clock, she couldn't wait until 4pm. She cleaned the tables, off, and was happy when it was time to go. She promised she wouldn't be late again, she picked up the kids, and walked out to the car. She got them settled, and she got in the car. This was the first time, the car didn't give her problems. She smiled, this was turning out to be a great day. She just wished her Ex would pay the child supports he owed her. She could get her car fixed, with the amount he owed. She got to Wox"s, and laughed, Cliff was already there. Max saw him, and yelled, "Cliff Ma Ma".
Emily yelled, "Cliff". and Melinda was happy to see them happy . She got out, and Cliff ran over helping her with the kids. He held Max's hand, and Melinda carried Emily. They went in, and got take out, and went back to Melinda's place. She walked in, and Max's was so excited, he wanted to show Cliff his car set. She smiled, "Go see it, I will set the table". She put Emily in her high chair, and was setting the table. She put the food out, and Emily looked, "no Mommy".
"I know you don't like this, how about Pizza Pop for you"?
"Yeah Mommy". Melinda went over putting one in the microwave getting her tinkerbell dish out. She put in on the counter, and Max ran in. "Mommy supper ready, I'm hungry"?
"Lets wash your hands first Max"?
"Oh Mommy".
"Max please listen to Mommy". Cliff lifted him up, "I should wash mine too".
"Sanda put Emily's Pizza Pop on her plate cutting it up. Emily was putting her hands out, "Mine Mommy mine".
"Yes, it is yours, I want Chinese food Sweetie".
"yuck".
Melinda made sure it wasn't too hot, and gave it to Emily. She loved pizza pops, she was quiet eating so good. Max ran back, "look Mom they are real clean".
"Good boy up on your chair", Melinda smiled, Cliff walked over, "Look Melinda all clean".
"Stop it Cliff sit down", They all sat , and Melinda served the food. Max was in his glory he loved Chinese food. Melinda did to, but she laughed, so did Cliff.
Cliff laughed, "I see you like Spring rolls Max".
"Yes, and rice, and chicken balls". he laughed so loud. Melinda couldn't stop laughing, Max thought saying chicken balls was the funniest thing. Melinda looked over, and both Emily and Max were listening and watching Cliff . She could see they missed having a Daddy around. Cliff smiled at Melinda, and she hadn't felt this happy in ages. She hoped Cliff would stick around, she really was starting to like having a adult to talk to , and she sure missed having a companion, and Cliff would be someone, she could really fall in love with.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 8, 2010 4:55:53 GMT -6
cute chapter, I hope Cliff sticks around, being around the children will be good for him this is awesome Jessie
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Post by Sanda on Sept 8, 2010 11:46:06 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. I hope that Cliff sticks around for Melinda and her children. I really love this story alot.
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Post by jessie on Sept 12, 2010 0:39:54 GMT -6
Chapter 4
They all finished dinner, and Melinda put the dishes in the sink. Max was so excited he wanted to go to the park. "I can do the dishes after, but I have to change Emily before we leave". Max ran over handing Cliff his shoes, " please help me put these on". Cliff smiled, "Sure Max", Melinda laughed, "yeah right Max, in the morning you take them off for me".
"I don't like going to work Mommy".
"I know, but you have to , sorry". She smiled, "I will change her, and be right back". She walked to the back, " She grabbed her diaper, and jeans and a tee shirt. She laid her on the bed, changing her. She smiled, " Emily what do you think of Mr. Barnes"?
"Funny".
"Yes he is but he is handsome too don't you agree" Emily made a face, and Melinda laughed, "Oh handsome to you , is Ernie, I know, but he is sweetie". She finished changing her, and picked her up, and jumped seeing Cliff and Max behind her. "OMG you scared me, how long were you here"?
" Oh I heard I was handsome, and I think I was compared to Ernie, you don't mean that character on Sesame Street"?
Max laughed, "Yeah that is Emily's favorite weird eh"?
Melinda laughed, " I wasn't comparing you to him, I was just joking around".
"Don't worry, I wasn't offended, but we are ready".
Melinda looked down, "Max go to the bathroom, there isn't one in the park".
"I can pee by a tree, remember we did that once Mommy, that was cool". Melinda was embarrassed, "Oh I only did that because he couldn't hold it".
"Oh I have peed by a tree before too, don't worry". Cliff said
Max laughed, "Cool Mommy".
"Go to the bathroom", Melinda handed Emily to Cliff, he was scared to hold her. Melinda smiled, "she won't break, just don't drop her". She ran into the bathroom, to help Max, she laughed. She knelt down, "don't tell Mr. Barnes, he put your shoes on the wrong feet ok".
"He is silly Mommy".
"You like him don't you Max"?
"Yes , a whole lot, he is so cool".
"Yes he is lets get your hands washed so we can go to the park". They did , and came out, she smiled seeing Cliff talking to Emily. She grabbed a couple of juices, and water bottles, putting them into her diaper bag. She grabbed the ball, and stroller, and walked out. She took Emily from Cliff putting her in the stroller, Max yelled, "Come on". Hold Mr. Barnes hand Max, no running ahead". Max held Cliff, but was practically running with him. Melinda laughed, " slow down Max, the park won't disappear". They were walking , and they got to the park, Max pulled Cliff to the swing. "Please push me high, my Mommy won't".
"Oh I don't know if I should"?
"Yes, I said it is ok". Cliff couldn't stop laughing, Max was a character to say the least. He waved to Emily and Melinda who, were sitting on the blanket that Melinda brought. Emily pointed, "Swing Ma Ma"?
"Ok the baby one, not the one Max is on". She walked over, and smiled, "Cliff not high, on those swings".
"Mom ".
"Max no, come on the little swings, and you can go higher".
"Ok", Max ran over, and Cliff helped him in the swing. Melinda put Emily in, and she was so happy. Emily clapped her hands, and Cliff was laughing, pushing Max.
"Higher Please", Max yelled.
Emily screamed, " Look at Max". Melinda couldn't help but smile, she loved having Cliff around, this day was perfect. She saw Max laughing, and she really hadn't seen him so happy in a long time. Cliff walked over, and touched Melinda chin, "what are you thinking about Melinda"?
"Oh nothing, just thinking about today, how fun it was".
" I think so too, how about we take the kids to the beach tomorrow, it is the weekend"?
"Really you want a second date with us"?
"Yeah and a third and fourth if you like".
Melinda brought her lips to Cliff's and kissed him, but pulled back. "I'm so sorry, I don't know what got in to me"? Cliff pulled her close kissing her, and she never was kissed like that before, she stood with her mouth open, speechless.
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Post by Sanda on Sept 12, 2010 8:33:31 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Melinda and Cliff are so cute together with Max and Emily. I LOVE this story soo much.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 12, 2010 10:09:53 GMT -6
oh this was a cute chapter with some great lines. This is fun to read. I love how you are writing this already. Thanks Jessie
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Post by jessie on Sept 15, 2010 18:52:28 GMT -6
Chapter 5
Cliff and Melinda laughed when they heard Max yell. "Ewe kissing gross". Melinda ran over, "Oh I will kiss my baby boy".
"Mommy, I'm not a baby, Emily is"
Emily smiled, " Me not baby".
Cliff smiled, "Melinda these two are adorable".
"Yes they are, they are good but they tire you out". Cliff smiled. They heard the ice cream truck, and Cliff was shocked it was Emily that was screaming.
"Mommy ice cream, ice cream Mommy please". Cliff looked at Melinda, "Yes she loves her ice cream, she would eat it 24/7 if you let her". Cliff put his hands out to Emily, and she went right into his arms. He smiled, "You want a ice cream Princess".
"Yes, Please truck". Cliff carried Emily, as Max ran beside him holding his pant leg. Melinda grabbed the stroller, and followed them. They got to the truck, and Emily pointed to what she wanted, she wanted a banana split. Melinda smiled, " I will share with her, she won't finish it".
"I can get you both one".
"No one is good, and he will have the chocolate dipped cone". Cliff ordered the food, and he laughed, Emily touched his back. "Hurry please".
Melinda touched her face, "You have to be patient young lady".
"Mommy I want ice cream".
Cliff walked over, " Emily here it is don't worry Sweetie". They put the blanket down, and Cliff sat Emily down. Max was eating his cone, this was the first time all day he didn't speak. Cliff had a chocolate cone, and Max whispered, "this is good thank you".
"Your welcome Max".
Melinda was feeding Emily, but she wanted to feed herself. "Hey I will do it, I don't have a change of clothes".
Cliff smiled, "she has her own personality doesn't she".
"Yes, she does". Emily grabbed a banana and giggled trying to shove it in her mouth. Melinda laughed, "Girl people watching you, would think I never feed you".
"Yup", Emily laughed
Max finished first , "Cliff can we play ball"?
"Sure Max, do you mind Melinda"?
"No, go ahead, but don't kick to hard, he is only 4".
"I know, I have a nephew Melinda".
"Sorry, I just was saying". Max pulled the ball out of the stroller, and ran over, putting it down on the ground. He kicked it, and Cliff ran over it. They both were kicking the ball around. Melinda was watching, she didn't notice Emily was holding the ice cream, and Melinda looked at her. "Oh Emily you made a big mess". Melinda grabbed the diaper bag grabbing the wet wipes, and washed Emily face and hands. Emily laid back, laughing, and Melinda couldn't help but laugh at her. "Emily what do you think of Mr. Barnes"?
"Dunno" Emily looked puzzled.
"Well we are going to the beach tomorrow with him. We didn't scare him away yet Emily"
Max ran over, "Mommy why don't you and Emily play with us"?
"Oh Emily would get hurt Max"
"No she won't we won't hurt her". Emily got up, and ran over to Cliff. He lifted her up, and yelled, "I will hold her Melinda".
"Ok", they all were playing , and laughing running around. Melinda hasn't had this much fun in a long time.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 15, 2010 21:24:15 GMT -6
You really write children so well. I love how good Cliff is with kids. This is a great story Jessie
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Post by Sanda on Sept 15, 2010 22:26:38 GMT -6
Jessie, I LOVE how you are wrting Max and Emily in this awesome. Cliff is so good with Max and Emily. I LOVE this story soo much. Please update soon.
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