Free Melody (THE LOGAN FAMILY) by Stacy-Deanne Page B

doubt” attitude any longer. Keith had a serious problem. And it went way beyond the subject of control.
    She went toward the kitchen. Keith walked out with a dishrag. She’d had nightmares about that famous smirk.
    “Hello, Melody.” His eyes scanned her entire body.
    “Keith,” she exhaled. “What…what the hell are you doing here?”
    He shrugged. “Just look, relax and don’t run off screaming.” He grinned. “Sarah hadn’t realized I had the day off. She said I could come by when I wanted so I wanted to make dinner for her. You know, as a surprise.”
    Melody figured something had to be wrong with her hearing. Could someone be so bold as to come into someone’s house when they weren’t home? She looked at Keith as he stood there as if he owned the place.
    “I thought I heard a car door,” he continued. “A moment later, I knew it was you .”
    “Oh yeah, why?” She shook from anger.
    “I smelled you.” He crossed his arms.
    “What the hell are you talking about?”
    “That perfume. It’s not easy to ignore, you know.” He tilted his head. “You seem flustered, Mel. Is something wrong?”
    She chuckled. “Is some…of course, something’s wrong, Keith! What in the hell do you think you’re doing coming in here like you own the place? This is our home, it’s not yours! Who do you think you are? I want you out of here!”
    He sighed. “I thought we were finally starting to accept each other, Melody.”
    “Look, I want you to get the fuck out of here right now! You have no right to come in here and I never want you here again.”
    “I have every right because Sarah gave me a key. She told me I could come by whenever I want and I plan to do just that. I don’t know why the hell you’re so angry.” He scoffed. “Jealous because I said I was cooking for Sarah? You can have some of the damn steak, too, if you want, Melody.” He headed for the kitchen.
    “Don’t walk away from me, Keith!” He stopped. “I want you out and there are gonna be no negotiations!”
    “Sarah does so much for you. Can’t you at least be civil and let me surprise her? I only came here because I care about her. I didn’t even know you’d be here.”
    “Oh!” She laughed. “Well, I live here, Keith! I have a reason to be here.”
    He sighed. “Can we please just start over, Melody? This is becoming exhausting, to say the least.” She shook her head. “I didn’t mean to cause any problems, I swear. I was only gonna make dinner, then leave. I didn’t think you’d be here. Sarah told me you had errands to run.”
    She rubbed her forehead. “This isn’t right. I have a big feeling that this isn’t right, Keith.”
    He shrugged. “I don’t know what to say. All I can tell you is why I’m here. I know we got off on the wrong foot. Why can’t you just give me a chance, Melody? We both love Sarah. You have no idea how much I care about her.”
    “Do I look like I want to hear this?” She pointed to the door.
    “At least let me finish the steak before I go. You can finish everything else. I’ve got wine chilling in the refrigerator.” He stared at her. “You look tired.”
    She rubbed her forehead. “I went to see Lucas’s father about the job.” She didn’t know why the hell she felt like explaining that to him.
    “Did you get it?” He grinned.
    She watched him. “Yes.”
    “That’s wonderful, Melody! You should be proud of yourself.”
    “You seem more excited about it than I do.”
    He shrugged. “I can’t help thinking how wonderful it would be having you there, Melody.” His eyes went to her breasts, then back to her face. She crossed her arms to divert his attention. “You know, I could show you the ropes.” He walked toward her. She moved to the couch.
    “Yeah. Mr. Lawson told me how impressed he is with you. I had no idea you were so qualified.” She walled her eyes. “I guess people think you’re God on earth, huh?”
    “Usually, most people do.” He grinned. “Does