Boyfriends 85

Boyfriends 85

Chapter 85 

Melissa 

It felt like I was tonguetied and couldn’t say shit. I just stared awkwardly and swallowed back the lump forming in my 

throat

I calmly clenched my jaw just so I don’t get pissed at what Andra was doing

You see?she continued. She wasn’t prepared for this.” 

Marcus scoffed and I couldn’t tell if he was agreeing or disagreeing with her. Let’s proceed to the hall then.” 

A few ladies passed, all chattering and joking about the official conference. All I wanted to do was take a glass of vodka and return to my fucking room. Probably have one last good meal and return home tomorrow

It just feels so stupid to be here. Getting ignored by Marcus and allowing Andra to use all her hatred and forwardness to sideline me

What do you 

think?” 

I turned and that was when I noticed a question had been thrown at me

I’m sorry, what?” 

Shit,Andra huffed and flung her hair backward. Can you at least be attentive? We’re not workers at Hillstate. This is

national event, Melissa.” 

I think that reminder goes for two because composure is of a great need here.” 

Just before things got heated, a young man approached Marcus and made us all turn our attention to him. They exchanged pleasantries like they’re old friends but I couldn’t tell, Marcus barely acts like he knows anyone

The young man who was dressed in a perfect grey suit turned to me and kissed my cheek. I blurted an inaudible hello with a small smile and Marcus’s brow twitched. I saw it because I was looking at him to get his reaction

They’re with me,Marcus announced. Melissa and Andra.” 

He took a step toward Andra and did the same, leaving a kiss on her cheek. It’s so great to have you all the way in Belgium.” 

Same, sir.” 

Oh no, just call me Jackson.” 

Perfect then,” I told him. You do look like you need a date, Jackson. Possibly not today, maybe tomorrow?” 

His face lit up with a wide grin and I slipped my hands off his. Just let me know.” 

Of coursehe stuttered. Oof course Melissa. You are so pretty and gorgeous.” 

Marcusbrow knitted. Are you flirting with her?he asked, without a clear expression of what he was truly feeling

Oh no,I answered. This isn’t anything flirtatious. Just a little pleasantry and gettoknow. That’s what this is about right?” 

Actually, no.” It was Andra but who fucking cared

It actually is,Jackson chirped now looking at an irritated Andra. I can’t tell what or who she wants. This minute she’s looking at me with a death stare for looking at Marcus and the next minute, she’s jealous one of the rich investors is 

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He looked at Marcus as if waiting for permission to continue. Over the last five years, Newfoundland has just been an avenue for us to meet ourselves and discuss, strategize, and analyze major issues. So I’ll say it’s a meetandgreet. You’ll be here for the conference right?” 

Of course,Andra responded hastily. Well, I had no fucking idea which of the conference he was referring to cause we had one yesterday, and from the look of things, there’s one tomorrow. As if sensing my confusion, Marcus coughed and added to the conversation. The official conference doesn’t begin until tomorrow morning but right now, we’re here for the welcoming cocktail party.” 

I smiled

Another voice echoed and this time, it was a voice drawing our attention back to the party

I have to go now, Hills. But catch you around?” 

Marcus responded with a firm nod. Of course, Jack.” 

He turned in my direction: And you, Melissa? I hope we can have that date.” He winked and placed his open palm against his chest dramatically. Don’t say no and I’ll make sure it’s the best you’ve had.” 

I smiled and gave a small nod. Of course.” With that, he motioned away and I loved how that had Marcus turning away

We walked to the long table already designed for us and I tried my best to look as composed as ever. I stood beside the large mahogany desk feeling like the main character in my own story. I felt the urge to shove out my mirror and look at my face but I couldn’t in the middle of the hall

I had my hair styled into a tight ponytail and I applied just the right amount of contour to my face. The red spaghetti strap body con slit honed my figure and if not for anything, because of Andra’s reaction and steady stares, I knew I was looking my best

I espied movement and turned to steal a glance at Marcus who was caught up in a light conversation with one of the ladies. He looked so breathtaking, dressed handsomely debonair in his black suit and satin tie. My eyes raced to his hands immediately and as expected, his everpresent Cuban link bracelet with a diamond watch sat pretty on his hands

The moment I noticed he was done with the conversation, I looked away just so he wouldn’t catch me staring at him. He joined us and as he sat, there was only one empty seat beside him. I wish there was another but I brushed it off and walked towards the empty seat

Watch it. That’s my seat,Andra’s husky voice rang

Excuse me, miss?another voice called and I turned in his direction. This way please.” 

Hold on,Marcus called from where he sat. The secretary gets the chair,” 

I swear to you that my heart leaped in joy and mockery of Andra. No no no. There’s no way I’d ever fight over a man but this here? This is what I signed up for

You heard my boss,I muttered to the young usher and he gave

nod

Are you serious right now?Andra asked looking at Marcus. Her forehead was getting veined and good lord, it was ruining her poor makeup

You’re doing the speech, remember?” 

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