Jessie Slumps!

Third person's pov

As Melanie sits at her desk the next day, her phone rings. She answers it, and her father's voice comes through the line. "Hello, Melanie," he says, his tone curt. She doesn't want to pick the call but then, she thought twice towards it. Even though she knew her Father call is always close to ruining her mood. She did, and did regretted it seconds later.

"I have some news for you." Melanie's heart sinks. She knows what's coming. "What is it, father?" she asks, her voice resigned. "I've arranged a marriage for you," he says, his tone smug.

"You'll be marrying the son of one of our business partners. I expect you to be on your best behavior."

Melanie's mind is racing. She doesn't want to marry someone she doesn't know, someone her father has chosen for her. She's not sure what to do. She looks around her office, feeling trapped. Then, she sees a picture of her and Scott, laughing together at a party. A memory comes rushing back to her, of Scott telling her he loved