Melanie Martinez Characters Novels & Stories

Leaning closer to her mother, she whispered, "If Dad comes to see you, persuade him to cooperate with my plan. We have no other options." Melanie released her grip, her tear-filled eyes watching Carmen with confusion. "Trust me, Mom. I'll save you…" Carmen took a deep breath and mouthed silently, "And the other concubines." Then, she spoke louder, "Don't worry. I'll definitely follow the grand princess' instructions. If I do everything right, we will be reunited." Melanie's eyes widened. They were already gaunt and hollowed, and they now reflected a fresh wave of terror, making her appear even more pitiful.

Alice moved, tripping Melanie off her feet. “Someone call security!” Someone shouted. “There's a crazy bitch here.” The person shouted. Three burly men entered, easily lifting Melanie off her feet and dragging her out of the arena. “No! You've got the wrong person. I'm not the one you should be carrying. It should be her!” She jabbed a manicured finger in Alice's direction. “Ma'am please keep calm so you don't injure yourself.” One of the men said dragging Melanie out. “Do you know who I am? I am Melanie Hernandez, and I'm going to make sure you lose your jobs, and I'm going to make sure your lives are going to be a living hell!” She screamed at no one in particular.

I watched through the window as their car pulled away down the long driveway, waiting until it completely disappeared from view. The moment they were gone, I grabbed my phone and scrolled through my contacts until I found the name I was looking for. Melanie Hughes. We had been friends in high school, running in the same popular crowd, but Melanie had taken a very different path after graduation. While I married into wealth and society, Melanie had gotten involved with some seriously dangerous people. I pressed call before I could talk myself out of it. "Well, well, well," Melanie answered on the second ring. "Chloe Martin, or should I say Chloe Hunt? To what do I owe this unexpected pleasure