Chapter 90

Melvin had not eased up on Jocelyn. Their dance continued in the living room, silhouetted against the grand French window that framed the night sky.

Under the moonlight, their shadows mingled, rising and falling in a dance that never seemed to end..

Exhaustion lulled Jocelyn into sleep.

When she awoke, sunlight was blazing through the curtains.

The familiar view brought her a sense of calm as she attempted to rise, only to feel Melvin’s arm snaking around her waist, pulling her back down.

“Isn’t this enough?” Jocelyn’s voice was hardly recognizable, hushed and hoarse.

A warm breath tickled her ear, sending shivers down her spine. “Not even close,” Melvin whispered against her skin

Jocelyn stiffened, her fingers curling into fists. “Aren’t you afraid Willow will find out?”

“It’s none of her business, Mel murmured as he kissed her shoulder “Tll do whatever as | please.”

Jocelyn couldn’t understand why she had fallen for such a cad, always taking and never thinking of giving anything back.

She fell silent, letting him have his way.

His hands roamed her waist, brushing her belly, where she tensed.

Suddenly, the buzzing of a phone shattered the silence.

As the urgent ringtone continued, Jocelyn relaxed slightly.

Melvin finally let go of her and tossed aside the covers. He scrambled nude out of bed to pick up his cellphone from the floor. Glancing

at the caller’s name, he answered, “Yeah, I’m home… can’t talk now… check with Zephyr Bye.” Hanging up, he turned to find Jocelyn already wrapped in a towel, stepping out of bed.

“Where are you going?” he asked.

Without looking back, Jocelyn replied, “Home.”

end up like this?”

challenged across the bed, facing him now.

uncomfortable, “Don’t you have any lingering feelings

had the nerve to ask such question

man who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the shadows as your secret? Melvin, what makes you think I’d want to be with you

with anger. She

laugh. She put on her clothes

with me anymore?” Melvin

a deep breath

she opened the

Melvin’s voice was desperate, I won’t

she waited for the elevator.

the doors slid open and she stepped inside, she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As the doors began to close, his

onto her bed. The tears she had

to wait for Vance to

staff meeting. It seemed normal as usual until Principal Fletcher gave her a few

asked Jocelyn

incident. She’d already sent an anonymous report to the education department

was unsure if they’d believe

was ready to face whatever

Fetcher had her sit and started inquining about the incident, revealing that the so-called leader had never actually spoken to tem and had used his name to

“We never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs

you were looking out for the school. I’m just sorry I couldn’t be of

teaching building, Principal Fletcher shared some good news. “The

not having

gazed at the

to donate to the school.” Preston’s sudden appearance startled her.

up in height. “What brings you to school today?”

have plans, so I came to check out the school. I’ve got a basketball game with some classmates and saw you here,” Preston said, glancing at

know or care to know

because of you,” Preston leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it really over between you and him?”

discuss it and turned to leave. “Go play your game.

so afraid to talk about my uncle?” Preston followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard him say something about a woman

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