Melody's P.O.V

Run! Why do I feel the need to run whenever I'm with him? It takes over my entire being until till I'm suffocating with it. I listened as he breathes, making sure that he was still sleeping. I slowly eased myself off of the bed and quickly got dress, I don't know how I knew, but something tells that if he wakes up he'd force me to remember and never let me leave.

I looked at him sleeping and I knew in my heart that it was goodbye. I didn't feel right for him. I ain't no how I knew, but I knew that I done messed up his life somehow. I needed to leave and let him have better, someone better than me.

As I make my way through the house the toy from earlier caught my eyes and I grabbed it. There was something about it that seems important, I just ain't know what yet.

When I woke up from my bed screaming, because of the nightmare I had of Richie dying in some strange parking lot. I felt like I had to go to him, my parents tried to stop me but I just grabbed my keys and ran out of the house. Jumping into my car, I just drove. It wasn't until I was parked outside the house did I realise that I drove there from memory. Although looking at the house I ain't remember every being there.

I wanted to turn back and drive my black ass home, but I knew that I couldn't leave until I was sure he was ok. When he opened the door and I saw him standing there, I just broke down crying, and the moment his arms went around me I felt safe. I was confused by all the weird emotions that I was feeling.

I should have left after seeing him, but I wanted to see inside of the house that I used to live in. my intentions were to have a look around then leave, I never meant to sleep with him. But when I was up in his room and image of us kissing surfaced in my mind. It was so surreal I could have taste the grapes on his lips and felt his tongue in my mouth.

When he stepped towards me and take him in her arms, my senses went wild. I'm telling y'all I ain't never felt anything like that in my life before...well, not that I could remember anyway.

I hooked the toy I took from the house on the air freshener string and replace it back on my mirror. I stared at it for a while, hoping that it would trigger a memory or something, but nothing happened. I didn't want to stay in the driveway for too long in case Richie woke up.

Putting the key in the ignition, I started the car and drove away. Just as I pulled out of the driveway, I saw Harmony pulling in. I didn't stop because I knew that she would ask questions that I ain't ready to answer. I wondered why the baby toy was in Richie's house, now I know. It must belong to Liam.

I drove home with a heavy heart and pounding headache from all the crying I did. As I pulled up to my house I quickly got out and ran in. My parents greeted me. My mother's face was a mass of concern, she pulled me into a crushing hug.

"Are you ok, baby girl? You done scared yo father and me to death, the way you run out of here last night like the devil himself was after you."

I hugged her back, fighting a fresh wave of tears.

"I'm fine mama."

My mother pulled back to look at me, she used her thumb to wipe the tears off my cheeks.

"Do you remember anything now?"

I shook my head, "No, nothing really."

"Are you still going to do what we discussed?" My father asked.

I nodded my head again, "Yes, I'm leaving, I have to. I can't...I can't say here any longer. If I don't go I know he'll force me to remember and I ain't sure I want to remember."

Both my parents looked sad but nodded their heads.

"It's for the best anyway, you're still too young for all that responsibility."

I didn't understand what my dad meant, but I nodded my head anyway. Maybe they are right, it is for the best, it has to be. So why was a part of me telling me that I making the biggest mistake of my life?

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Oswaldo's P.O.V

I knew she was gone even before I opened my eyes. The missing body heat and the coldness of the spot next to me confirmed it. I got up from the bed and swung my feet over the size. Sighing, I ran a hand through my hair. What the hell is with her and running? I'm starting to believe it her favourite pastime.

Getting up, I grabbed my clothes, headed into the bathroom to brush my teeth and to get dress. When I came back out I reached for my phone, intending to call my runaway girl, but I saw three missed calls from Harmony instead. Just as I was about to call her back the doorbell rang. I stuffed the phone in my back pocket and make my way out the room and down the stairs.

I opened the door and saw Harmony standing there holding the car seat with Megan in it. Her eyes light up when she saw me, then she starting kicking her tiny feet. I can't explain how happy I was to see her, she filled my heart with so much joy, just like her mother does.

"Somebody misses you." Harmony said as she handed Megan over to me.

I took her and walked into the house with Harmony following behind. Placing the car seat on the sofa I reached in an unstrapped Megan. The moment I had her in my arms some of my worries washed away. She started cooing and making little cute sounds, causing me to chuckle.

"I hope she hasn't been a bother?" I asked Harmony.

She smiled sweetly, and lightly touched my arm.

"She was an angel, she only woke up once for a battle then was back to sleepy land."

I nodded and I placed little kisses on Megan's face. She started laughing then grabbed a handful of my hair. Yeah, that shit hurt like hell. She pulled and did not want to let go. It took Harmony and I to loosen her grip and she was not too happy about it. She sucked in her top lip and pushed out her bottom lips, ready to cry. I started rocking her back and forth, singing twinkle, twinkle little star. It was her favourite song.

"I just saw Deedee's car leaving...Is her memory back?"

I wish I knew. Melody confused the hell out of me, I never understand what is going on in that beautiful head of hers. Her body, her head and her heart all says something different. My girl is a walking, talking contradiction. Understanding her is like trying to count all the stars in the sky while the sun is still shining.

"I'd like to say yes, but the truth is I don't know. She ran out of here before we could get a chance to really talk. She's always running, your cousin. From the moment we first met, she'd been running from me. I can always get her to stay, but only until she get scared again then she runs again."

I sighed, "It's hard trying to keep up with her."

"You ain't going to give up, are you? I know she's confused now, but she'll come around. I've never seen Deedee so much in love before, even when she was with Theo. And after he broke her heart, I never thought she ever get over it. When I heard that she was dating three guys at the same time..."

My eyes widen, but I didn't say anything. Three guys? Well damn! If I didn't know better I would be inclined to think that she went around the block a few times.

"...I knew that it was to get back at Theo's dumbass, but even that never lasted. She decided he wasn't worth her becoming a hoe and she moved on with her virginity intact. But then she met you, and not even twenty-four hours later you guys were already doing the dirty."

She stop to look at me. I don't blush, but I felt my cheeks heated up. She smiled, giving me a knowing look, then continued talking.

"I know my cousin, sex scared the shit out of her. She must have really liked you if she gave it up so easily. So, give her time, she will come around."

I would have liked to believe Harmony, but my fears were confirmed when I went to visit Melody's parents later that day.

I packed Megan in the car and I drove out to her grandparents' place. I didn't see Melody's car when I arrive, but that was ok because I had a few things to say to her parents first. When I ran the doorbell they didn't look in the least bit surprised to see me. Their eyes widen when they say Megan in my hands.

Nancy reached for her, but I moved back. What the hell was wrong with them? They had no interest in her before, they were keeping her from her mother and now they wanted to hold her and play nice. Hell no! Not on my bloody watch.

"Where is she?"

I asked, not carrying that Nancy was hurt by my actions. My daughter needed her mother, why couldn't they understand that? I didn't understand how they were able to let her live without her mom. I knew that when Melody does find out, she'll hate them for keeping her daughter a secret.

"Son, you need to understand that whatever was done, was done in the best interest of our daughter. We couldn't force her to live a life she doesn't remember, she wanted to be as far away from here as possible."

My heart broke with every word her father said. What the hell did they do?

"Where the hell is she?! You think that it's in her best interest for her not to know that she has a kid, that she's a mother. What about what's best for Megan?! What the hell am I supposed to tell her when she starts asking about her mom? Should I tell her that her mom leaving her was in her best interest?"

"As long as you leave her alone, she'll have no reason to ever know."

Unbelievable! I couldn't believe the words that were coming out of her parents' mouth. I didn't care if they didn't like that Melody and I loved each other, but to keep her from her daughter was just down right evil.

"Look, son, you can still bring Megan by, we'd be happy to babysit for you whenever you want."

I stared at them like they were crazy. A few screws must have gone loose in both their heads. They didn't want their daughter to know about her child, but the wanted to be grandparents to her. Like hell, over my dead body.

I started laughing, this was seriously messed. My voice was cold and emotionless when I spoke to them.

"Stay the hell away from me and my daughter, you don't deserve to be a part of her life. You want to keep her mother away from her and think that I'll let you anywhere near her? No way in hell."

I looked at them, making sure my words sunk in, then I turned up my face in disgust and disdain, also letting my determination be heard as I spoke.

"I'll find her, you can try and keep her away, but I'll find her. It might not be tomorrow, next week or next year, but trust me I will find her. And when I do, I'd like to see you trying and take her away from me again."

I walked off, leaving them there staring after me. I'm going to find her, so help me god, I'm going to find her.