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.”

have to end up like this?” Mel

Jocelyn challenged across the bed, facing him

“Don’t you

didn’t know how he had the nerve to ask such question

but to love a 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

his jaw, his eyes swirling with anger. She could always provoke him easily.

put on her clothes and headed to the

even want to be with me anymore?” Melvin called

Jocelyn took a deep breath and said.

opened the

was desperate, I

she waited for

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

The tears

to wait for Vance to sue her.

back at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as usual until Principal Fletcher gave her a few extra

Jocelyn to his

suspecting it was about the incident. She’d already sent an anonymous report to the education department

was unsure if they’d believe her

worst, Jocelyn was ready to face whatever

the so-called leader

“We never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling, regretting involving her in

to know the principal wasn’t at fault, “I understand you were looking out for the school. I’m just sorry I couldn’t be of more

has agreed to fund a new teaching building, Principal Fletcher shared some good

was taken aback, not having expected

the office, she gazed at the empty plot to the west

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

who’d shot up in height. “What brings you

check out the school. I’ve got a basketball game with some classmates and saw you here,” Preston said,

or care to

think it’s mostly because of you,” Preston leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it really over

to leave.

followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I

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