(Melody's POV)
I had to leave Brian that night, although it was one of the hardest things I ever did. I invited him to my house the next evening though to dance. He shared that he wasn't much of a dancer but I got him to come anyway. I also informed him that it was formal. I didn't have an exact reason except that I wanted to dance with him. Dress up, you know the whole works. Besides that our ballroom hadn't been used in years and it was by far the most beautiful in the state of Georgia. I didn't realize Harmony was home until the next morning when I saw her and AJ eating breakfast together. I joined them. I asked them about their weekend and noticed that they truly were in love. I was green with envy but ignored those icky feelings to be happy for them Harmony deserved all the happiness in the world, even if I couldn't have a fraction of it, it still was hers. I didn't tell them about Brian coming over this evening, for fear bringing up him would dampen the mood that the house seemed to give off. When they were here the aura was totally different than the last few days with me. As if the house sensed moods and acted upon them. Instead of the beautiful, saddened gardens there was bright, happy, even energetic feel among everything. I soon forgot about all and retreated upstairs to be vain. There I turned my windy outward appearance to one of rain. I made myself beautiful but I knew you could still see the inner conflict and pain. I hated myself for that but what could I honestly do. Tonight I planned to Viva La Musica. In other words live in the music. Harmony thankfully did not disturb me. I was afraid of a breakdown. But I remained strong as Maggie came to my room altering me of Brian's arrival. I told her to have him wait in the ballroom. I gave him some "suspense" time before joining him there. He was looking sharp in the tux and in his arms he held a rose. I felt like a school girl, going on her first real date. Even though, I doubt neither of us would have admitted it as a date. That would be wrong, I thought dryly. It was ironic really, I knew my feelings were wrong but this was probably even worse if we both thought about it. But we didn't. I led him to a table where we would eat, and soon after, dance the night away.
(AJ's POV)
Harmony and I strolled through the grounds just chatting nonchalantly about anything and everything until we heard music. She said it was coming from the ballroom that hadn't been used in ages. Being the curious folks we were we went to check it out. To my surprise and hers there was Melody and Brian. They were eating but you could tell they had planned on dancing. I looked at Harmony in confusion. She shrugged and we quickly walked away. We planted ourselves on the deck nearest to the orchard.
"They aren't committing adultery are they?" I asked surprised.
"I don't think so, but AJ I have been with you the last few days, I haven't exactly had the chance to talk to Mel." She shared. I sighed. I wanted them to be happy but I was a little confused. I finally just pushed them out of my mind. After all I had better things to think about, like Harmony.
"Hey Harm? I asked. She smiled sweetly turning to me. Her face lit up by the glow of the moon behind her. Blending her pale skin into the night, creating a look so sensual I was blown away for a moment. But her soft sweet voice brought me back to reality where her crimson lips spoke words.
"Yeah AJ?" She asked. I smiled and felt all warm and fuzzy inside.
"I love you." I finally said linking eyes with her. With no hesitation. She replied with the same sweet words. It was our first exchange of those enduring words vocally. Although I saw it in her as I am sure she saw it in me. A passionate, caring, force that drove us daily. We kissed a soft, meaningful kiss. Everything felt perfect, absolutely perfect. I looked towards the sky for a second before looking back at the one I loved. She had begun to cry, I noticed and I instantly hugged her.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Nothing. Absolutely nothing." She answered.
"Then why are you crying?" I asked confused.
"Because it won't stay like this forever." She answered. I began to realize her tears now. How can we now knowing absolute perfection ever really live without it? But I pushed my thoughts into comforting her.
"But babe, what about the people who haven't been here? We should be thankful for this." I replied.
"You mean Leigh and Brian?" She asked looking up at me, I felt suddenly repulsed at the idea of them together still. But nodded the same. She noticed my reluctance.
"Or do you mean Melody and Brian?" she asked.
"I honestly don't know." I replied confused. I just wished that we all could be happy and live perfect lives at the House Of Music but that obviously could not happen.
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