Melanie Martinez Parents Novels & Stories

After a moment of thought, I tried another bunch of numbers, only to receive the same warning. Perhaps I really had been living the good life for too long that my memory was slipping. Melanie's hand remained raised, showing me the account details, while Kenneth stood off to the side, waiting. The other parents coming and going all stopped in their tracks, eager to watch the drama unfold.

I explained. "And why didn't Martinez stay with you?" Mel seemed to be at the age of "why." "Because I wanted some mother-daughter time." "Yeah, you're right!" Phew, she finally stopped. "Martinez will come by to pick you up, of course, but I wanted to call you myself to tell you." "Tell you what?" I asked, standing up and starting to gather my things. "Cat and Alessandro are moving in together, and we've been recruited to help with the move, which will happen today." Melissa was so excited.

"But I believe you didn't include Martina, the witch, in that group of people, did you?" Melanie said that pretending to be genuinely horrified, and I understood she was just trying to lighten the mood with that joke about Oliver's ex-wife. "Let's say Martina is the evil witch in this story, then," I agreed, joining in the fun, and we both burst into laughter together. I truly liked Melanie, and even though it was my first time in Brian's stunning, luxurious duplex penthouse apartment, I felt welcomed and comfortable. It was truly surprising for me, as I wasn't accustomed to such luxury.

From my peripheral vision, I saw Melanie slowly taking a slice of the pizza and started eating it. “I think you are just overthinking it, Miss Minerva,” I heard Melanie say. “All those thoughts in your head, you might not expect that it is only Mr. Rodriguez who can clear them. He might be the key to finding your passion and joy that you have been seeking. And maybe he can also help you find the criminals who killed your… ummm… parents. Sorry.” I turned my head to Melanie, who was already watching me.