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Post by unomusette on Mar 29, 2017 22:29:28 GMT
Yay! Great chapter and I love that the ruby slippers worked to bring Melinda back. I suspect Jeff would have opened the envelope before 1981 though, it would be very hard to resist.
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Post by wolvesgirlgonewild on Mar 29, 2017 22:39:43 GMT
Yay! Great chapter and I love that the ruby slippers worked to bring Melinda back. I suspect Jeff would have opened the envelope before 1981 though, it would be very hard to resist. Well I had to reference The Wizard of Oz somehow, it is probably my favourite film, can you guess why? Haha Nah he's a good boy and knows it's what I want so he does open it in 1981, you do anything for the one you love I guess
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Post by wolvesgirlgonewild on Apr 1, 2017 16:50:10 GMT
Jeff, keeping to my word, opened the envelope and picked out the tape then the letter.
He read the letter, I gave him a good few minutes to read it then he played the tape. When it got to Jeff’s vocals, he knew then what I’d said in the letter was all true.
He turned round and spotted me.
“Hey Jeff.” “Melinda!”
He hugged me tight and picked me up.
Well it was good to know he didn’t feel any bitterness towards me.
“You waited like you were supposed to?” “Of course, I knew there was a reason why I had to wait till now. So you’re from the future eh?” “Yep I am. So technically I’m forty eight years younger than you…” “Man, in your time I’m old enough to be your grandfather…” “Uh yeah, that just makes what happened between us sound so wrong. I mean it did feel wrong at first but I suppose after a while, I just ignored the fact that I wasn’t even born yet really…” “Well it was never wrong. Not in my eyes. I have to admit I was pretty hurt when you just left like that. I couldn’t talk to anyone about it. So I wrote a song. Can you guess which one?” “Wishing?” “You know your ELO albums.” He said with a wink. “So you wished that I was here to hold?” “Yeah I did. Every night, I thought I was gonna wake up and you’d have come back to me. But you never did. I mean I knew it wasn’t down to me you left, it had to be some other reason.” “I couldn’t really tell you at the time, you’d think I’ve gone mad but I hope the tape proves to be suitable proof of my origins.” “Yeah as soon as I heard the vocals, I thought wait a minute that’s my voice! It’s off this very album isn’t it?” “Yeah it is, as you heard, you can sing it a lot better than me!” “So what you doing here anyway?” “Well I thought I’d see how you reacted to the letter and tape. I’m not gonna stop long, I know you’re busy with the album and that. So how are the kids?” “Oh Laura’s great, still waiting for the little one to come. Can’t wait actually.” “Bet Sandi’s loving the fact you’ve left her on her own recording this album!” “Think she’s used to it by now. Besides if there’s any news of the arrival, I’ll be on that plane pretty fast!” “Any ideas on names?” “Uh, got a few ideas. Though you know full well what I name my child anyway!” “Yeah but that’s for me to know and for you to find out!” “I’m so glad I’ve seen you again Melinda. You can’t begin to understand how much I’ve missed you these past couple of years.” “Well you can’t have missed me that much, you’ve had two kids since the last time I saw you. Well one and a half.” “Gotta pass the time somehow! I mean you haven’t aged at all whereas me well let’s just say I’ve gained a couple of years since you last saw me!” “You don’t look any different to me, well except the hair that’s shorter and the tidier beard. One of my favourite looks you had over the years…” “Glad you like it. Honestly Melinda, I wish you could stay here. Pick up where we left off.” “You know we can’t do that. In any case, it’s time for me to go. It’s been good to see you again. I’ve missed you very much.”
I went up to him and kissed him on the lips. I looked into his eyes and held his face.
“See you in the future.”
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Post by unomusette on Apr 1, 2017 22:02:45 GMT
N'awww! Such a sweet ending, sniffle. Thanks for bringing us this fairytale, there's not enough happy endings in the world lately
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Post by wolvesgirlgonewild on Apr 1, 2017 22:31:30 GMT
N'awww! Such a sweet ending, sniffle. Thanks for bringing us this fairytale, there's not enough happy endings in the world lately Thanks Uno, haven't quite finished yet, just one more part to go! You'll like it very much I think, along with BSJ
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Post by unomusette on Apr 1, 2017 22:45:58 GMT
There's more - woooo!
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Post by wolvesgirlgonewild on Apr 1, 2017 22:48:03 GMT
Yess a little bit more set in the present
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Post by unomusette on Apr 1, 2017 22:52:18 GMT
To quote the immortal Damey - I should have known....
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Post by elophile on Apr 2, 2017 14:13:48 GMT
“See you in the future.” Oh, can't wait for the last installment!
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Post by wolvesgirlgonewild on Apr 2, 2017 14:42:37 GMT
“See you in the future.” Oh, can't wait for the last installment! Not long to wait!
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Post by wolvesgirlgonewild on Apr 3, 2017 12:20:46 GMT
So this is it, the end of the story. Hope you've enjoyed reading it!
Before I knew it June came along and I was off to see Jeff Lynne at Wembley, I was so excited. I made sure when I got there, I bought a programme and a t-shirt. The concert was amazing, surprisingly Jeff played a lot of stuff from Discovery, Time and Secret Messages, even a little bit of Balance of Power like So Serious and Endless Lies. It was like my perfect setlist.
Once the concert had ended, I wanted to go near the stage to see if I could catch a glimpse of them before they went.
The band came out and went to sign autographs. I was hoping Jeff would spot me and he did. Jeff very kindly got me a VIP pass, much to the suspicion of the security guards. We found somewhere private to talk.
“Melinda! Good to see you again, how long has it been thirty six years since I last saw you?” “For me it’s only been a matter of months.”
I gave him a big hug. “So what did you think of the setlist? Up to your liking?” “Oh it was brilliant, it was like you read my mind of what my favourite songs are!” “Just did my research…” “On what?” “Well that ELO forum you go on so frequently. I see my favourite Ninja Groupies are full participants. And I discovered you’re a very big fan of me in trousers, well tight trousers in particular.”
I started blushing, god I bet I sounded like a right fangirl to him! Why am I so embarrassed? He knows how crazy I am about him!
“You are loved very much by so many. Hope the forum showed you that.” “Yeah it did, though it’s a shame that, that Helmut83 doesn’t like Turn to Stone. I really enjoy playing that live. Maybe I should just play it on a loop for him when he next goes to a concert of mine?”
I smirked. I’m sure he’d love that…
“I’ll tell him you said that…” “Oh Melinda will I ever see you again after this?” “I’m sure you’ll see me in the not so distant future…” I said with a wink. “Ha nice pun. You know you inspired me a lot with the writing of Time and one particular song on Secret Messages.” “Not Four Little Diamonds?” “Well maybe a little bit, your leaving wasn’t exactly like the girl in the song. Speaking of which, have you still got the ring?”
I showed him my hand and the ring was still as sparkly as ever, thirty eight years on. Jeff smiled.
“Ah you’ve kept it. I’m so glad you did. It was a lot of money even back then!” “Course I’d keep it. It really is a truly beautiful ring. So how’s Camelia?” “Amazing as always. What about you? You found someone special yet?” “I think so but it’s complicated. I suppose if something is meant to happen, it’ll happen at the right time. That’s what I tell everyone else anyway.”
He put his arm around me.
“Don’t give up eh? Guys are complicated like that. Any man would be lucky to have you. I was lucky to have you for the short time that I did. I have to admit it took me a long time to get over you. Thought I’d got over you when I met Rosie but even that didn’t work out. Then Camelia came along and I just knew she was special. Like special in a different way to you. Did you ever regret not carrying it on when you came to see me in 1981?” “In a way yeah but I knew it was the right thing to do. Sometimes you have to get hurt when doing the right thing. Besides I don’t think I could have dealt with 1980s outfits, music and the big hair! I’ve seen how my parents looked in the 80s!” “Ah you’re still as cheeky as ever! I’m really glad you came tonight and I’m glad you enjoyed the concert. I wanted to make you happy one more time.”
I kissed him on the cheek.
“Thanks, anyway, enough of spending time with me. Your fans await you!” “Yes you’re right, can’t be seen to show favouritism amongst my fans! So will I see you again soon?” “Maybe, who knows? Maybe in your future, maybe in your past.”
So did I ever see Jeff again in his past? Guess you’ll have to ask him!
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Post by Helmut83 on Apr 3, 2017 19:25:55 GMT
What a great ending to your story, Wolfie! Now we'll have to send someone from the forum to ask Jeff if she met again that time-traveling girl named Melinda maybe in the late '80s or '90s. And I knew all along Jeff was observing us! I've been saying it since ages ago, he is that user named camicohen who's connected every day yet he never left a single comment! Jeff, it's OK about the loop, almost 4 minutes of "Turn to Stone" is more than enough for me, thanks! Signed: "That Helmut"...
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Post by wolvesgirlgonewild on Apr 3, 2017 19:58:15 GMT
Haha I thought you'd like the ending! Gotta mention this forum somehow right?
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Post by Helmut83 on Apr 3, 2017 20:02:48 GMT
Right. Also, you didn't tell us you had found someone special (and complicated)!
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Post by wolvesgirlgonewild on Apr 3, 2017 20:03:58 GMT
Haha well I have told you some of what has been happening but don't think I'm holding for much hope, got more chance of getting with Michael Palin...
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