Melody's P.O.V.

4 days have been already passed since the kiss happened. And I still get goosebumps thinking over it. Sometimes my cheeks would be flushed and giggle myself like a lovesick teenager. These changes within me are so frustrating, still I couldn't get myself to confront Hunter about the kiss. I just..... don't have that courage to ask. I should praise myself for avoiding him successfully past these days.

Nothing has changed from that day except everyone's behaviour. I don't know what happened but there's some sort of tense and uneasyness in the atmosphere whenever Daisy and Hunter were present. And I can swear it's a damn serious thing going on between them as I didn't saw Daisy talking to her brother. That's completely weird cause they're always close. She didn't even glance at him. But I saw Hunter stealing concern looks at her. One time, I noticed Daisy leaving the place as soon as Hunter arrived. 

She's been so edgy these days. I should talk to her. For whatever reason Daisy preventing Hunter, he's not the only one to suffer, but Daisy too. No matter how big and intense thing it is, silence is not an answer. It never is. Silence only raise more misunderstandings, whereas communication always, as in always helps in putting a stop to judging negatively. It makes us understand the others point of view too. So, it's best for Daisy to have a talk with Hunter. Seeing their love and care for each other closely in these days, I don't want any misunderstandings between them. 

In the life I lead for 5 years freely from that tortures, I have encountered with several types of people and lots of personalities. I have seen parental love, siblings love, romantic love. But those are far different from the affection between Hunter and Daisy. 

Normally, men would be embarrassed or awkward to show care towards their siblings publicly. But Hunter is complete opposite to that. He don't care if others see how much love and care for his sister, how much he adore her. I know why, Hunter is not only a brother to her. He's a father, mother and also a best friend to Daisy. It's so rare to find that kind of pure love.

I decide to make her talk to Hunter even if it means to force her. I couldn't see them like this anymore. Moody and grumpy. Both of them need to work out whatever it is among them. 

Walking to her room, I knocked the door and heard a faint come in from inside. Slowly, opening it, I find Daisy laying on the bed lost in her thoughts deeply.

"Are you gonna talk to Hunter yet?" I asked standing beside her bed.

Daisy guided her gaze to me before sighing. Sitting up and leaning on the headboard, she motioned for me to sit next to her ignoring my question.

"For how long you wanna keep up with this Daisy?" I questioned again placing myself beside her.

She glared at me before replying, "He deserves it."

Sighing at her, I finally voiced my question, "What happened?"

The minute those words leaved my mouth, her eyes filled with tears. I instantly scooted closer to her hoping to give her a sense of comfort and that I'm there for her.

"My parents death was not an accident" she blurted out.

I sucked a harsh breath at her statement as she nodded at me in confirmation.

"Yes. Some sick bastard killed them" she hissed in anger but it didn't stop the tears from rolling down her cheeks. Nonetheless, her anger only increased her cries. 

Not knowing what to do in this situation, I hugged her hoping she would stop crying. She wrapped her arms around me for a few minutes before pushing softly. Right now, she have a fire blazing in her eyes.

"And the so called lovely brother of mine got a nerve to hide it from me" Daisy screams resounded through the room that I'm afraid someone will burst the door thinking we're in danger.

"Shh....." I hushed her.

"How can I?" she retorted back huffing a little crossing her arms.

I can still see the pain in her eyes. But I also see Hunter's intention too in hiding this from her.

"I know Daisy. Hunter did a mistake from keeping this. But let me tell you, I also know he'd do this again if it means you'll not hurt in this way" I explained.

She opened her mouth to talk but before she could utter another word, I continued stopping her. 

"And I surely know you also definitely hide any matter that would hurt Hunter. Don't try to deny it. You have every right and reason to be angry at him. But I disagree that he deserves it. Because he don't. Atleast not this long." 

Daisy didn't seem to be convinced still. But I won't leave her. Not on this matter. Cause I understand both of their pain and fears. Hunter was the most affected one in this matter. Daisy too, but I can only imagine what he had gone through hiding this and constantly feel like he was betraying his sister. 

Atleast Daisy have him to not let any dangers and hurt near her. I fully aware that she don't take it for granted. To have a brother who loves her unconditionally, who treats her like a princess. But every minute she's angry with him, is losing a chance to show him her love. 

It may seem like I'm overreacting. But I know the value of someone dear to us. Someone who shows affection to us. I know the value of love.

"I was 10 when my parents were died" I started telling.

Daisy raised her head so fast that I thought she'd have whiplash. Surprise and shock painted her face as I didn't stop telling my story.

"They took their last breathe in my arms. And I couldn't do anything but stare. Nothing. We have no relatives, no friends. My dad was a doctor, but he too got no close friends. If he got any chance to be free from work, he'd spend it with us. He'd play with me, makes us breakfast. He's the best cook ever you know. He always calls me his princess and treats mom like a queen. My mom was an orphan. So she I didn't get to meet anyone on her side. Dad's parents died even before I was born. That leaves only three of us. But we were happy and content with it. We don't wish for more than that. Dad would cook me the chocolate cookies without knowing mom and order to eat them fast saying if mom saw me eating those, she'll have his head for breakfast."

I chuckled at the memory as an unknown tear slid down my face. Daisy too had a small smile on her lips. So, I go on---

"My mom was so beautiful. Like an angel. She says that music was her only escape. She also says that I tuned their life and that my first cry was so melodious. That I brought so much happiness and sweetness to their life. That's why she named me Melody. She was a music teacher but gave it up when I was born cause she wanted to take care of me. Wanted me to be infront of her eyes every time. She won't let me out of her sight. You know Daisy, the first day of my kindergarten, I remembered it clearly, mom cried so hard that I grew up so fast. Also fought with dad when he laughed at her. She loves him dearly. Saying that he came like a storm turning her world beautifully. Dad too says mom lit up his world with just one look and brightens it up with her smile."

"Whenever he's home, he don't leave us even for a minute. Always following mom carrying me. They never stop touching each other, kissing on cheeks or forehead, hugging from back. At that age I don't understand it and sometimes I complain and fought that they forget about me."

I stopped talking to take a breath. It's really hard to talk about them aloud. This is the first time I opened up to anyone. So, my voice is shaking so bad. I know Daisy would ask me questios on what I'm about to say. But I need to say it. Once I started speaking, I couldn't stop the flow of my words escaping me. 

"We created a small and beautiful world around us. No one can enter it. It belong to us only. Just dad, mom and me. We need no one. We want nothing. Just us. Mom and I mean a world to dad. Same goes to me too. They are my world. But my world crumbled down the minute they died in my arms. It's then my world vanished. Just like that. In a blink, I got nothing. I was all alone in an entire new world where my parents no longer exists. No one was there for me to share my happiness. No one for me to tell my problems. No one to share my jokes. No one to tell me it's gonna be okay when nothing is okay. No one to hug me tightly giving me safety like my dad. No one to kiss me softly like my mom. No one to catch me when I fall. No shoulder to cry on. I'm all alone" I stopped when a hiccup betrayed me by coming out. 

I couldn't contain my sobs as well remembering all that loneliness and fear. When I saw Daisy, she too crying for me. Gulping hugely, I took her hands in mine as I continued.

"I know how it feels to be lonely too well,Daisy. That was the worst feeling ever. I pray everyday that no one should feel that. But you are not alone when your parents died. You have Hunter, Adrian, Jenna, Tyson. Hell..... You have the whole MC club behind you to take your fall. They stood infront of you like guards. Everything should pass through them to reach you. Every hurt and pain should pass them and they made sure of it. Hunter did that only. He took away the pain you'd bear in his hands. He stood in front of you and shielded you from that pain. Like I said, you have right to be angry. But he don't deserves it. Apart from being pissed, you should be also greatful to him" I explained gently.

She nodded and sighed before replying. 

"I am greatful. But why did he have to do that for me bearing that much pain?"

I chuckled lowly at her question.

"Because you are his world."

The moment those words leaved me, a smile grew on her face.

"Forgive him, yeah? I cannot see you suffer" I asked.

"Yep. I'm gonna talk to him now" she replied before giving me an evil smirk, "By the way, you can't see me suffer or Hunter?" she questioned wiggling her brows.

Hot blood rushed to my cheeks as it become red in colour for sure. I slapped her arm playfully rolling my eyes.

"Both of you."

"Oooooh" she made the sound teasing me making my blush more prominent. Then I realized something. Daisy didn't ask me any questions about my past even after I told about my parents. 

"Thank you Daisy" I stated.

She looks confused why I'm thanking her.

"For not asking anything about my past" I elaborated.

She smiled, "I'll wait till you are comfortable to reveal all of it, Mel."

Hugging her tightly, I mumbled another small thank you.

You may wait, Daisy. But I'm afraid it's impossible for me to be able to reveal that part of my past. That dark secret. A secret that consumed my life. A secret that hold on to me and pulling me towards it's darkness continuously. A secret that would break me if I say it aloud.

That I was abused.....

And that I was raped.