Melody Sofia Barillas Ch 6- Where did the time go?

Melody (29), her husband Joshua Ruben (31)
Narrated by Joshua

Things between Melody and I are going great. Just the other day we both realized that we are going to be celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary. How fast did eight years pass by?

I wanted to do something special to celebrate our anniversary. I told her that we were going to go to dinner and celebrate. She was so excited.

She loves her uncle Adam so I thought it would be nice that we had our dinner at Adam's restaurant. Melody loved the idea and her uncle was there to greet us and gave us five star treatment.

We had complimentary champagne given to us by Adam. We toasted to many more years of happiness. It was awesome to look at Melody and realize how much I still am in love with her.

I don't know where it came from but I told asked her when we would have children. She looked at me like I had burned her. Children has always been a sore subject with Melody. I am not sure why she does not want kids. She says she wants to keep working on her career but I want children.

She begged me not to ruin dinner with that. We both knew it was too late for that. We finished right away and paid the bill and went home.

When we got home I went to take a shower. Sitting there I thought to myself that I did not want to fight with my wife. I do however need to clarify things because we have not agreed on the child situation.

For now I guess I will have to content myself with our cockatoo. I just hope Melody will someday agree to have kids. If not then I do not know what will happen to us.

Melody Sofia Barillas--Chapter 5 Its baby time.

Melody Sofia (27) her husband Joshua Ruben (31)

Wedded bliss could not describe how Joshua and I feel for each other. We are so happy together. We have great careers and our apartment is finally furnished to our liking. So what else could we be missing? Apparently for Joshua the item we are missing is a baby. He can not stop talking about us having a baby already. I myself am not ready for a baby. I want to have fun, travel somewhere that is not just with my parents. As much as I try to convince Josh he just doesnt understand me.

I got us a bird. I heard pets quell the need for kids. Sure I could have bought a dog but that requires too much. I really don't like cats so the best option for us was a bird. He is so cute and so far Josh is busy teaching him how to talk.

I also bought him a guitar. He has not stopped playing with this since we bought it. I think its awesome that Joshua is having fun. As long as he is not pestering me about having a baby then were fine.

Of course it does not help me when my family comes over and all they talk about is having babies. My mom and dad are no help. They keep hinting about having grandkids. Of course my brother Joshua is a freshman in college so he better not even try to have a baby now. I just hope everyone lays off me for a while.

Melody Sofia Barillas Chapter 4

Melody Sofia (25), Joshua (28)
Narrated by Joshua and Melody Sofia

Joshua:

I can't remember what they told me. I just remember having this sinking feeling when I finally comprehending what the person on the phone was saying.

Earlier that day I had just said goodbye to my wife. I promised that I would cook dinner. How is it that it seems so long ago that I held her?

My mother-in-law Brandi, was and still is my support system. Melody was involved in a serious car accident and was in a coma. I called my in-laws and I could barely get the words out of my mouth. I am still in shock.

My father-in-law Oscar Simon was there and couldn't believe what he saw. It seemed that this was all surreal for all of us.

A few days later the doctor told us that there was much improvement and before we would know it she would wake up. I just hope that its sooner than later. She had been asleep for 4 days. What if there were any consequences.
Melody Sofia:

I woke up and the last thing I remembered was driving. I was so amazed to see my whole family and my own husband there. The doctor came and examined me among others. Joshua wouldn't leave me alone for a minute. I had two broken arms but thankfully not anything else.

After a week, I was so bored about being in the hospital. I told my dad that I was so ready to go home. He finally agreed and told me that I would have to talk to my doctor and my husband. I couldn't believe that these decisions were no longer my own.

Finally I was home. I remember feeling my sheets in my bed and thought it was the greatest sensation I ever felt. I also told Joshua that I needed a vacation to relax. I was so tired of being cooped up. So finally after bugging him about it, she gave in as soon as my casts were off we would be off.

We told my mother and she freaked about us going on vacation. She suggested that it could be too soon. She was worried but in the end they both agreed that I needed a break.

We decided to go to Twikki Islands for a vacation. It felt wonderful, the nice warm air and the nice hotel personnel.

The minute we changed and got in the room I was all over Joshua. It had been weeks since we had sex due to my accident. He was so scared about hurting me but I finally convinced him that I was fine.

We were so relaxed then out of left field Joshua told me that he was ready to start a family. I couldn't believe that he was ready to have kids. I told him that I was not ready yet because I needed more time. I was only 25. He told me that he wanted us to move forward. He said, "this is naturally the next step in marriage. Why not have a baby?" I told him , "im not ready. I don't want kids"
"now or ever?"
"just now Joshua. I don't want kids. We have to get our careers going. I don't even know if my job will accept me or not." I could tell Josh was upset and said that he was done eating dinner and told me he was going to the sauna.

I joined him in the sauna. For the first time I was worried about our relationship.
"Whats up? I mean Josh, I barely got out of this accident and I just dont feel confident enough to have a child."
"It's not that. It's just that you seem like you never want to have children. I thought it would be different. Let's not ruin our vacation. Let's have fun and we will talk about this subject another day Ok"
"OK"

The vacation ended and upon their arrival back at the house Joshua stated he was tired and went to bed. I took advantage and put all of the clothes away. I went to bed and for the first time looked at Joshua and realized that maybe he was right. Maybe I did not want to have kids...at least while we both are still trying to climb the corporate ladder. This was something that they both had to contemplate. Hopefully the subject would not come up for a while.

Melody Sofia Barillas Chapter 3

Melody Sofia (23) her finacee Joshua Ruben (26)
Narrated by Melody Sofia

Joshua and I have moved into an apartment and we are so in love with living on our own. I have found a job as a senior manager in an architectual firm while Joshua is a drill instructor in the army.

After we settled in I came home to find the surprise of my life. My aunt Debbie or rather ex-aunt was in my living room when I came home. Imagine my surprise when I found out that she was actually one of our neighbors. I could not believe it.

I did not know the etiquette so I decided to invite her to dinner. She was after all my aunt for several years. Now she is the ex wife of my uncle Ian. I just hope that I am not crossing any family line here. If nothing else she is my neighbor and I should treat her neighborly.
Joshua thinks its too complicated to even be involved in family drama. So he agreed that we should just treat her liek our friendly neighbor.

Our wedding day was small and simple. After all my family had just been united for my cousin Carson's wedding. I felt no need to try to preform another big wedding. I instead had a small one with just Joshua and my immediate family.

My parents said that they were so proud of me. They wished me the best and told me to always remember to communicate with my husband. they love Joshua and even my little brother loves him too. I am just happy that I am married and ready to start this new phase of my life.

We took several wedding pictures but this one I love the best. My little brother who is also named Joshua had to be persuaded to be in the picture.

After it was all said and done we managed to get a little room in a hotel just to celebrate our first night as a married couple. But when we got home we managed to stay in bed all day.

Melody Sofia Barillas- Chapter 3

Melody Sofia (21)
Narrated by Melody.

I am back in school and im finally a Junior. I thought that this day would never come. I have to admit that my studies are going better than I thought I would.

I am still learning how to do more than a robot in my electronics class. At first I thought it would be so simple but trust me, its not. I will be glad next year when all my classes focus more on architecture aspect.

In case you were wondering, yes my study research time is still active. I am still studying with Cory Barrett who is also a Junior. We have more freshman coming in and they are happier than we were. Right now I am focused on graduating on time.

In our architecture seminars we have to post our work in order to see our progress. I stood before my freshman work and I am amazed at how long ago it was. I cant believe that Senior year is almost here and then it will be me living in the real world.

Finals are tonight and I have been crunching to finish my research paper for architecture seminar. I know my paper is good but I want it to be better. I cant wait til this year is over with. Its so stressful being in college!
***************************Senior year*******************************************

Ruben and I are still dating each other. He has graduated and it seems that we are drifting apart. He has managed to find a place in Viramontes but he has not found a job. I do not know if this is what I want. He comes to visit quite often but it seems that our worlds are so apart.
I told him this and he figured that I needed space. It almost seemed that he was reading my mind. He told me that he would give me Senior year to explore and to make sure that our relationship is what I wanted. I thought this was considerate of him but at the same time I think he too wants his freedom. I guess for now we just take a break. I hope that I am not making a mistake.

I decided that I was not going to think about Joshua and I was going to concentrate on my studies. Why is it that now that I am single I wish I were not? I remember thinking how I wanted not to have someone bothering me when I am writing my papers. Now I wish my phone would just ring. Oh well.

Cory invited me to go to the park and get some air. We have not talked about our relationships since we got back to school. Our main priority was to get our coursework done. It seems that he is single as well. I dont know why or how I got the nerve but I told him how I had a major crush on him Freshman and Sophmore year. He was shocked to hear it. He liked me too but figured that I would not be interested in someone like him. Are you kidding me?

"I can not believe that you liked me Melody. Do you think that this could maybe I dont know. Maybe we can try to see if the spark still exists?"
"I dont know. I mean now its different."
"Do you still like me?"
"I guess. I thought differently then than I do now."
"Or you werent in love with Joshua then as you are now"
When he said that I just got quiet and suggested that we leave to get back to what else? Studying.

When we were leaving he caught my hand and swung me towards him. Before I could even stop him he was kissing me. Did you ever feel that you wanted to outlive something you thought about for ever? I thought that this would have been the dreamiest kiss I had. It was so bad I had to hold my breath. What to do? I couldnt yank myself away. When he was finally done I just said, "We have to get back. "
"Are you sure Melody"
"Yes, Cory I have a paper due."

Finals were rough. I never thought that it would be this hard. I had a three building project due and my paper was getting thin from my erasing and rewriting on it.
Some poor guy looked at me and I almost snapped at him. I needed to concentrate and not have him staring at my project!

Finals were over and we were waiting for our grades. I have never been so nervous in my life. Cory managed to corner me and asked me what was wrong. He wanted to ask me out and see if I was moving back home or staying on campus. I still could not believe that I ever thought I would like this guy.
I told him that I was not looking to start anything serious. He got a little upset but I just wanted to get out of there. Later I got to my room and Joshua called to see if I would meet him to talk about us. I was so nervous when I said, "I would love to meet you".

We talked about everything. I was amazed at how much he had changed. It had only been 10 months that I have not seen him. I looked at him and I knew that some way I would have to win him back. He was my guy.
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"How was Senior year? "
"Horrendous. I was not prepared for my architectural project but im glad that its over. How is Viramontes?"
"Its growing on me. I was maybe considering moving downtown but I havent made up my mind"
"I see. "
"Melody have you thought about me at all? Because honestly I have missed you like crazy and I had to literally get rid of my phone so as not to call you. I dont know if you met someone or thought differently..."
"Joshua, I ... I am so happy to hear you say that. The minute we said that we should take a break I regretted it."
"whew! That was close. I thought you were going to tell me that you met someone and forgot all about me"

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When we got back to the dorm I told him that I was going to check my grades. I came back knowing that graduation was secured. I was now a college graduate!I ran in to tell Joshua when he got down on one knee and proposed. I could not believe that he actually proposed to me. I of course said "yes, Joshua..Yes I will marry you!"

He then told me that he had spoken to my dad and he had given his permission for my hand. I could not believe Joshua would do that for me. I am so in love and happy that im graduating college.

Graduation day was spectacular. Cory found out about my engagement and gave me a half heart-ed congratulations. My mom, dad and little brother came to see me graduate. My little brother was happy and said that he couldnt wait to graduate from here as well.

Joshua was so happy that I was done with school and now our next task was getting married and finding an apartment for both of us to live together.