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?” Mel frowned

the bed, facing him now.

reaction made Melvin uncomfortable, “Don’t you have any lingering

had the nerve to ask such

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

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

laugh. She put on her clothes

me anymore?” Melvin called

away from him, Jocelyn took a deep breath and said. “Not anymore.”

opened the

Melvin’s voice was desperate, I won’t

she waited for the elevator.

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

tears she had been holding back finally broke

for Vance to sue

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

Jocelyn to his

already

she was unsure if they’d

the worst, Jocelyn was

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

investigation’s underway,” he assured her. “We never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher

understand you were looking out for

Martinez has agreed to fund a new teaching building, Principal Fletcher shared some good news. “The

aback, not having expected this

gazed at the empty plot to the

agreed to donate to the school.” Preston’s

in height. “What brings you to school

got a basketball game with some classmates and saw you here,” Preston said, glancing at her face. “Do you know why my

didn’t know or care

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

to leave. “Go play your game. I’ve got things to

my uncle?” Preston followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense.

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