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.”

up

what?” Jocelyn challenged across the bed, facing him now. “What else is left

you have any lingering

he had the

doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the shadows as your

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

put on her clothes and headed

to be with me anymore?” Melvin

a deep breath and said. “Not

that, she opened

voice was desperate, I won’t give you another chancel”

look back as she waited for the elevator.

saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As the doors began to close, his image disappearing from

bed. The tears she had been

for Vance to

went back at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as usual until Principal

he asked Jocelyn

She’d already sent an anonymous report to the

But she was unsure if

worst, Jocelyn was ready

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

for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling, regretting involving her in

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

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

aback, not having

at the empty plot

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

who’d shot up in height. “What brings you to school today?”

got a basketball game with some classmates and saw you here,” Preston said, glancing

or

Preston leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it really

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

he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard him say something about a woman not wanting him anymore. Was it you?”

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