" I knew a powerful guy like him would have many enemies. I think it would better to cut ties with him. If you're seen with him very often, you'll be targeted too " Sara said quickly, her face showed a fleet of emotions.

" Are you listening to me at all? " She grabbed Mel's hands and squeezed them tightly in hers.

" Yeah I thought so too. I really want to cut off any ties with him but it's not so easy. He keeps showing up everywhere " She sighed.

Sara smiled at that, " Destiny can't be cheated, Mel and it can't be changed too. You just have to enjoy your youth and deal with the challenges "

" Oh yeah? " Mel asked rhetorically and she went out of the kitchen to attend to more customers. Brent was nowhere in sight and Mel immediately felt a pinge of disappointment. A colleague blocked her way and dragged her into a corner.

" Kelly! What's wrong? " Mel put her hands on her chest to cal

" Hey " Sara greeted as soon as she sighted Mel.

" Hey " Mel answered. Kelly was in the kitchen too, and Charles, a waiter who had taken a liking to Melody since she started working in the restaurant. He was not in when the incident happened and had looked really pissed the moment Kelly explained what happened in his absence. He looked Melody over thoroughly the minute he saw her, searching for injuries. He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw none.

" Should I accompany you home? " He asked nervously.

Mel smiled and reached out to touch him " No Charles, I'll be fine " and she squeezed his shoulders.

Charles looked doubtful, " Are you sure? Will you be alright alone? "

Kelly spoke up, " Charles is right, Mel. Will you be okay alone? You never know with guys these days. They're dangerous, Mel. Just allow him to take you home, hmmn? " She coaxed.

Sara intervened too, adding " Kelly is

Mel got annoyed that he automatically assumed she was poor and needed money.

" Excuse you. I thought I made it clear that I'm okay with this work, thanks though " She said, eyes blazing in anger.

" Hey I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you. I just offered a convenient solution for you, that's all " and he looked really sorry. He had thought she was one of those girls interested in making big money.

" It's fine, I guess " Mel remembered their last meeting and the kiss. Her cheeks turned bright red and she put her hands on her lips involuntarily. Brent's eyes turned to a deep shade of golden yellow, he knew what she was thinking about that moment. They kept staring at each other until someone coughed behind them. A few steps away from where they stood, a short, middle aged woman with permed hair stood, carrying a tray of food.

" What you ordered sir " She took one look at Mel, motione

" I knew a powerful guy like him would have many enemies. I think it would better to cut ties with him. If you're seen with him very often, you'll be targeted too " Sara said quickly, her face showed a fleet of emotions.

" Are you listening to me at all? " She grabbed Mel's hands and squeezed them tightly in hers.

" Yeah I thought so too. I really want to cut off any ties with him but it's not so easy. He keeps showing up everywhere " She sighed.

Sara smiled at that, " Destiny can't be cheated, Mel and it can't be changed too. You just have to enjoy your youth and deal with the challenges "

" Oh yeah? " Mel asked rhetorically and she went out of the kitchen to attend to more customers. Brent was nowhere in sight and Mel immediately felt a pinge of disappointment. A colleague blocked her way and dragged her into a corner.

" Kelly! What's wrong? " Mel put her hands on her chest to calm her racing heart.

" Why was Brenton Blackwood with you?! " She exclaimed.

Mel rested on the wall

chapter 11