She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1361:

“So, you wanted me to play boyfriend just so you could see what dating is like,” Melvin said as he put the pieces together. “Basically, you’re asking me to be your plus-one for shopping, movies, and meals?”

Jessica rushed to clarify. “That’s not what I meant—”

Melvin finished her thought. “And when you meet someone you actually like, we call it quits?”

Jessica rubbed her temples. Maybe what she said came off that way, but it was not her real goal. All she really wanted was a simple title, something that would make it easier to invite him out and keep things from feeling awkward. It would make chasing after him feel a lot less obvious. But now…

“This isn’t one-sided. It goes both ways.” Determined to set things straight, she explained, “It’s not just for me. If you ever need a girlfriend, I’ll play along for you, too.”

“Alright, then. I’ll do it.” Melvin’s voice was cool and steady.

Jessica froze, completely caught off guard. “Wait, really?”

be your boyfriend

how he was supposed

there, stunned, unable to read what was

different from playing a role he had already taken on in the past, except now it would simply blend into everyday life. He figured Jessica probably wanted someone to make her

thought, she’d

believe it. “You’re

Melvin answered with cool detachment. “I’ll look after you from now on.

to convince him.

serious

live at

“I am.”

keep you from meeting

Melvin’s answer was blunt. At the moment, his only real