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Click hereUsually, he was a cautious spender and responsible with his finances. From the moment they'd first met, she'd tested everything he thought he knew about himself, good and bad.
"Thanks. That means a lot."
"I think you two are going to be really happy together."
"What about her? Do you think she's happy?" he asked.
"Yes," Sherry answered. "She might have a hard time showing it, but I think she's happy to be with you."
"I'm worried about her," he said. "She's dealing with a lot of trauma, and that's not healthy."
"Are you trying to help her?"
"Of course, but I promised her I wouldn't force her to talk about anything she didn't want to. She's not ready to share any of it yet, but keeping it bottled up will only make it worse."
"All you can do is try to be there for her," Sherry said. "Do you love her?"
Logan nodded. He did love Melody. Not because she was attractive, intelligent, had a tight pussy, or was pregnant with his child. He would still love her even without those things. He loved her just for being her. Love wasn't always something that could be logically explained.
"Good, because I think she loves you too," she said. "She needs you, Logan. After everything she's been through, you're the only support she has left."
"Thanks, Sherry." With the final bag in the trunk, it was time for the drive home. It wasn't even that late, but between being pregnant and how emotionally exhausting the day had been, he could understand why Melody was ready for bed.
Once they were on their way and he could take his eyes off the road for a moment, he took her hand and gave her a gentle squeeze to keep her awake. "Did you have a good time?"
"Yeah," she answered. "I actually kinda like Sherry and her friends. Today was certainly interesting."
"That's good," he said, giving her another squeeze. "I have some good news. I went to your old apartment, and the landlord said not everything had been thrown out yet. There's still a bunch of boxes they're holding."
"Really?" she said. "Logan, I... That means so much to me. I have some old photos and keepsakes. That's all that's left of my mom. I... Thank you! You've done so much for me!"
"You know I'd do anything for you," he smiled. "I love you."
*****
Dedicated to all domestic abuse victims. Please consider donating to a shelter or organization. If you see someone with suspicious patterns of bruising, be aware that is often a common sign of abuse.
This chapter was the hardest. It's a little lighter on the sex because it's meant to serve as a bridge to some really heavy emotional chapters.
Please try to leave comments. I always do my best to respond.
Until next time, here's your daily facts:
1. Dehydration is the most common cause of headaches. (Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice)
2. Oral sex is illegal in 18 U.S. states, but the laws are not enforceable because of a 2003 Supreme Court ruling. (Lawrence v. Texas)
3. Restaurants often avoid using dollar signs on their menus because it makes people less likely to feel like they're spending money. (Cornell University)
- COMMENTS
TheDeepThinker6 months agoAuthorDaddywantsmilk
More will come, but it may be a while. I want to make sure I do the characters justice. I have indeed considered Melody and Logan inviting one of the others in for a threesome and having Melody encourage him to plant his seed in them, too. We'll see depending on where things go if that's in character for them or not.
Daddywantsmilk6 months agoI really like the story so far and I'm looking forward to more. It would be great if Melody talked Logan into letting the others have his babies too, even if it was through IVF. Keep up the good work.
TheDeepThinker8 months agoAuthorRanDog025
Thanks. This series has consistently received the lowest scores, but it's also the one that means the most to me.
I've had several real-life abuse survivors tell me this story was very meaningful to them.
TheDeepThinkerover 1 year agoAuthor114FSO:
Thank you for sharing your story. That really means a lot. As writers, the best we can hope for is that readers will connect with our stories and characters. I've got another chapter in progress, but no promises on when I'll be publishing; I want to make sure I do it right.
114FSOover 1 year agoThank you for writing this. This story hits so close to home, that I am starting to identify with Logan. I do not have the income that Logan does, yet I am able to live from my retirement check and social security, quite comfortably. Quite some time ago I was on the receiving end of this countries Jaded and Discriminatory Divorce laws. I was deployed with the U.S. Army for combat action, ordered to pay child support, spousal maintenance, health care, along with other miscellaneous expenses. I am not complaining about taking care of my children. Although she was earning more than I was at the time, I took care of my children. She on the other hand lived a high life with her boyfriend while denying me communication with our children. I still have not found a lady with which I could establish a meaningful relationship. Logan is blessed having found someone. This is an excellent story, and I wish you well with following chapters. Again, Thank you for writing such a meaningful story.
TheDeepThinkerover 1 year agoAuthorMissedLife:
Thank you for your comment. I put those there specifically because I hoped some good comes out of it. If it helps even one person, then it was worth it. You are right; for most survivors, there is no HEA. Trauma never goes away. Thanks again for your comments. I promise there will be more chapters.
savai2:
Fair enough. I admit the sex wasn't the most vivid in this chapter because I'm trying to get things set up for the next chapters. One example: what happened after Mel's husband left but before she came to Logan.
Anonymous 1:
Thanks for the 5/5. Get ready for more plot twists and emotional punches.
Anonymous 2:
Thanks for reading. Her husband and family won't literally get a beating, but she will come out above them.
MissedLifeover 1 year agoFive stars for the first three chapters each. You are an amazing author not only on storyline, grammar, spelling but also I like the recap at the beginning of each chapter. The references to watch for domestic abuse victims and suggesting donations to shelters should be thought about by those of us who enjoy reading stories like this. We know it is wrong and some of us recognize the need to support the actual victims. Their lives do not usually end in the HEA readers tend to want. In real life the courts give them a PPO to protect themselves when being abused. And all too frequently their lives end in the hands of the abuser.
On a much lighter comment, I love the trivia at the end of each chapter. It is a unique way to end and to give the reader something to think about.
Keep up the great work and i hope there are many chapters already to be submitted.
savai2over 1 year agoNot a fan of the lesbian activity. Sex scenes seem unnecessarily repetitive. Plot advancements would be welcome.
Anonymousover 1 year agoHow did you do that?
Just like that, you doubled the amount of characters and added an extra plot twist all in one. 5/5
