His Curvy Mate

Chapter 5✔

Melissa's POV

I think I found "the one"...

Just kidding! Hahaha. No but seriously he is extremely H-O-T!

I really want him but he is way out of my league. I mean come on, he's probably slept with a million models, celebrities, basically everyone! Just definitely not me.

He would never be interested in someone who looks like me...

Oh, the sadness and dark thoughts have returned.

When I come back to the present I forgot that we are supposed to be starting our parent/teacher conference now.

I looked at the clock and it read 8:30 am. Crap, I've been staring into this sexy man's eyes for 15 minutes!

"I'm sorry everyone, I seem to be too distracted probably because every morning I leave for work and wind up being winded from just a couple steps."

"I mean come on, have you seen this killer bod, I look so fit right now."

"Hahaha!" The kids and parents laugh at my crappy but true stand up comedy.

"Now, let's get on with these conferences shall we..."

I look down at my list of kids' names and say out loud, "Kevin Adams".

I go over to my desk, sit down and wait for him and his parent(s) to come over. I start pulling up his grade so far when Kevin comes over and sits down.

"Hi, Ms. Martin."

I look around the room and don't see anyone coming over to sit with Kevin.

"Hi Kevin. Where's your guardian?"

"I'm right here..."

I look around again and holy moly... it's the hot sexy man from earlier. He has a big grin on his face looking at me. It feels like he's looking deep into my soul.

"Uh, hello?" He asks me.

"What was that?"

"I am Kevin's father. My name is Jared Adams. I hope my son has been doing well Mrs..."

I stumbled to reply. But I had finally gained composure.

"A-actually i-it's Ms. I am so sorry to not introduce myself sooner. I am Melissa Martin. Sadly your son has been have a lottle trouble with his work. I just wanted to know if there is anything at home that might be causing him to be distracted?"

I already know that one main part is that he wants a Mom, but there could also be another big problem. If the Dad doesn't want to tell me that's perfectly fine with me. I just want him to try and fix it.

"Umm. Actually yes. Do mind if I could speak to you privately?" He asks while looking kind of stressed. He started to rub the back of his neck.

"Of course. Hey Kevin, you can go off and play while I talk with your father ok..." I said while looking at his Dad.

"Ok Mrs. Martin. Bye Dad." Kevin said while going off to play.

"Did Kevin tell you anything?"

"Sadly, he told me that he really wants a Mom. But I think there's something else that bothers him. I know I'm just his teacher, but I really want him to have positivity in his life." As I was finishing up, I saw him look down sadly.

Jared took a deep breath and started to launch into his story.

"Kevin's Mom had died two years ago in a car crash. I have tried dating, but the women who I have dated are greedy. They don't really care about me. Let alone my child. It's very hard to find that special someone. I never asked Kevin how he was dealing with all of this."

He took a couple minutes to collect his thoughts and try to calm down. I just looked shocked. I didn't think they had it that bad. I feel deep sympathy and sadness.

"I'm so sorry to have you bring this up. I didn't  mean to. Well don't you worry, I had already changed his grade. I just wanted you to know that he was struggling is all." I explained with a smile on my face.

"Oh thank you sooo much! I really appreciate it!"

"No problem."

"Just please let me know if he needs any help with his work or he is slipping."

"I will do."

"Hey, I know this may sound weird but can I get your number..." While he said this, he got out his phone from his pocket and started pressing things on his cell.

I just stood there for a couple of minutes. Did he just ask me that... my mind is shook... He wants my phone number? What!?!?!

Wait a minute... I think he meant work phone number. That makes sense now. I mean who would want my number or me in general... cue the sad music (Hello darkness my old friend...). Anywho, I snap out of it and finally answered him.

"Yes, of couse Mr. Adams. My work phone number is 503-670-3326."

He just looked at me and sighed.

"No, please call me Jared. I want your personal number."

"Ok, Jared. Why do you want my number for?" I asked looking at him confused.

I just could not figure out why any man let alone him want my number.

"Because I want to call and text you. Maybe even get to know you..." As he said this he got closer to me and went to grab my hand.

I pulled my hands back and he looked hurt for some reason. I don't know why but I decided to just give him my number. I mean what's the harm in it. I highly doubt he'll even try to contsct me with it.

"Well, no harm in giving it to you. It's 503-054-2179."

He got so happy as he finished typing it in.

"Thank you so much Melissa."

When he said my name, shivers ran down my spine.

"No problem Jared."

He smiled when I said his name.

"Kevin, let's head home buddy!" Jared called for his son. Kevin came running with some parking thing in his hands.

"What's that Kevin?" His Dad asked.

"This is a painting of the family that I want. Here's you, me, and what I want my Mom to look like. I want her to be just like you Ms. Martin." As he finished up talking Kevin looked up at me with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. I didn't want to disappoint him so I just went along with it.

"Of course you do mister. I would hope she is just like me, or else we would have a problem. Wouldn't we Jared?"

I said pretending to look stern at Jared but Kevin started laughing.

"Of course Melissa," he started laughing too.

I guess anyone trying to be me is hilarious. So I just pretended to smile.

After they calmed down I walked them to the door of my room.

"Well goodbye Jared. Goodbye Kevin."

"Goodbye Ms.Martin," Kevin said.

"Goodbye Melissa. It was a pleasure meeting you. Hopefully I'll get to see your lovely self soon," he said then kissed my hand and left with his son.

It feels like it's 100° in here. What's going on... I put a hand to my face and it feels hot.  I think my face is red like a tomato. I try to fan my face with my hands and continue with the parent/teacher conferences.

"Gage Benson," I said. Then I walked to my desk to sit down and wait for him and his guardian.

This is gonna be a long day...

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Thank you so much for reading this book. I tried and look, this chapter is long! I am really shocked at myself. I will try to make them as long as this for you. No promises. Anyways, I will try to update ASAP. In the meantime,  please comment, vote, and follow.

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