The chase begins

Two weeks have passed since Melanie's sudden disappearance from Caleb's club and Caleb's concern turns into frustration. He couldn’t try calling her, texting her, and even showing up at her favorite spots because he barely knew anything about he, so with desperation for answers, Caleb hires a private investigator.

"Jack's Investigations,” the receiver at the other end of the call says as soon as he picks the call.

"I need your help, Jack," Caleb says, and Jack pauses, waiting for further instructions.

"I need you to find Melanie Carson." Caleb barks out his order at Jack.

"Details, please." Jack's tone turns professional and Caleb briefs Jack on Melanie's disappearance.

"I'll find her," Jack assures.

Days pass by and Caleb's anxiety grows then Jack's call comes in.

"Caleb, I've got something." He informs Caleb.

“Melanie Carson has been having quite a lot of dealings with Ryan Blackwood,” Jack informs him.

“The investment Brooker?” Caleb asks him confused.

“Yes he is,” Jack replies.

“What type of dealings have they been having?” Caleb asks feeling a wave of jealousy hit him.

“Business meetings… no but personal connections…yes” Jack clarifies.

"Find out what she's been up to," Caleb instructs Alistair’s brother.

"I'll get you the information that you need." The investigator, a no-nonsense man named Jack, nods.

Days later, Jack returns with a detailed report, hands it over to Caleb and as his eyes scans the pages, his anxiety grows because Melanie's daily routine reveals a surprising pattern.

Melanie has been spending most of her time with Ryan Blackwood the investment Brooker and His mom, Karen Reynolds, the owner of Bistro Bliss, and from the update that Jack brought him, they both look like Melanie's new friends.

“Why Ryan Blackwood of all people?” Caleb's gut twists with unease.

He recalls their business meetings, and Ryan's sharp insights and not once did he suspect that Ryan has a connection to Melanie but the report reveals Coffee dates, park strolls, and dinner at Ryan's family home but Melanie’s smile is captured in the photos to be bright and carefree

“Has Melanie moved on?” Caleb's mind reels.

“Was Ryan Blackwood the reason for her silence?” Caleb's possessiveness stirs

"Jack, dig deeper," Caleb orders.

"Find out what's is really going on between Melanie and Ryan Blackwood." He instructs Jack because he needs to know more and As Jack departs, Caleb's phone buzzes.

"Meet me at the rooftop bar at 7 pm." A text from an unknown number comes in. Caleb paces his office, his phone clenched in his hand.

Instead of consulting Alistair, Caleb decides to go to the rooftop without consulting anybody but the anonymous person doesn’t make an appearance at the rooftop like he/she said they would, and after 3 hours of no-show, Caleb gives up and returns to his office.

Luckily for Caleb, Jack was able to delve deeper, tracking Melanie and Ryan's interactions and more photos surfaced like Melanie laughing at Ryan's jokes, and a little girl that looks identical to Melanie playing with Ryan's niece and also Family dinners at Ryan's home.

Jack's report also highlights Ryan's genuine interest in Melanie's life, Melanie's comfort around Ryan, No romantic gestures or public displays but Caleb's anxiety persists.

“Was Melanie using Ryan as a distraction? Or has she truly moved on from me?” Caleb asks himself.

Jack recommends surveillance on Ryan's business dealings and Caleb agrees, seeking any advantage.

Days passed, and Jack uncovers Ryan's plans to expand his investment firm, his Meetings with potential partners, there is a minimal connection to Caleb's business but Caleb's unease deepened because Ryan's legitimacy made him a more formidable rival For Melanie's heart.

Jack's final report concludes that Melanie's connection to Ryan seems genuine, no hidden agendas except Melanie is a very formidable player.

Now Caleb faces the truth that Melanie has really moved on and now he must decide if he wants to confront Melanie, let her go, or try to win her back.

Caleb moves to Alistair’s office for some moral support and as he enters, he snatches Alistair’s whiskey and starts sipping it

"I don't get it, Alistair. She just disappeared." He complains to Alistair who leans back in his chair.

"Maybe she's moved on like my brother concluded” he repeats, tired of Caleb’s nonstop ranting about Meelah for two weeks.

"I don't believe that." Caleb's jaw clenches.

"You want her back?" Alistair raises an eyebrow and Caleb nods.

"Time for a wake-up call or should I say a rude awakening?" Alistair smiles slyly.

"What do you mean?" Caleb asks.

"Un-match with her on the dating site and see how she reacts," Alistair suggests

"Will that work?" Caleb's eyes narrow.

"It is worth a shot and if she is interested, she'll reach out." Alistair shrugs

Caleb pulls out his phone, hesitates, and then unmatched with Melanie but the silence that follows is deafening.

Days passed with Caleb checking his phone obsessively but there were No message from Melanie.

But then...an unregistered number flashes on his screen and then Caleb’s brow creases in confusion when the true caller badge displays the name “Melanie Carson” which makes Caleb blink back in shock because he can’t believe that Melanie had access to his phone number all along but she never reached out.

"Hey, what's going on? Why'd you un-match me?" she asks and Caleb's smile is triumphant because Alistair's plan worked.

"I just needed some space after you ghosted me," Caleb texted back, playing cool.

"Space? You just unmatched me," Melanie's response comes quickly and Caleb senses a hint of concern.

"Busy with work," he replies.

"Miss me?" he asks but Melanie's pause is palpable.

“I didn’t even remember that you existed…” she answers and Caleb's heart shatters into a gazillion pieces

Alistair’s plan had worked but he didn’t get the reply that he was hoping that he would get Melanie didn’t even remember that he existed but he is Caleb Wellington and he always gets what he wants so he is going to pursue her.

Now, Caleb knows that he needs to get her back at all cost, more than ever before so he asks her to meet up with him again and this time around instead of meeting him at his club she asks to meet him in a restaurant.

"I don't get it, Alistair. She said that she didn’t even remember that I existed." Caleb fumes as he enters Alistair's office but his best friend leans back in his chair, steeping his fingers.

"Maybe she just doesn’t like you, Caleb." Alistair points out but Caleb’s halts, his eyes narrowing.

"No way. She was into me." He argues and Alistair raises an eyebrow.

"Then why is the radio silent?" He asks and Caleb scowls.

"That's what I want to know." Caleb furrows his brows.

“You know what you are going to do for me?” Alistair leans forward.

"Play it cool," Alistair advises.

"Let her chase you." He instructs and Caleb grins

"Game on," Alistair says with a devilish grin.