The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Jocelyn lay on her bed, a restless heat coursing through her body, dissipating as Melvin left. His departure marked by an unexpected phone call, a first in their shared moments.

It was the first time he’d bailed on her mid-action because of a ringtone.

Even though she didn’t know who was on the other end, she could tell it was someone big deal.

Before Melvin split, he did drop a line, “Don’t wait up; hit the hay early”

But Jocelyn couldn’t catch a wink.

She was wondering, was it a guy or a gal who called Melvin? Was he gonna make it back tonight?

It wasn’t until half-past three in the morning that she finally dozed off.

Sure enough, Melvin didn’t come home all night.

Jocelyn was no fool, Melvin never admitted she was his girlfriend, so she had no right to grill him about his whereabouts.

After three back-to-back morning classes, and no call or text from Melvin over lunch, she got antsy. She hopped onto his Facebook, hesitated for a sec, but still shot him a message. [Are you home today?]

After sending it, she was glued to her phone screen, but no reply. Just about before her afternoon class, her phone buzzed

She checked it right before stepping into the classroom.

It was just one word.

[No.]

This had never happened before, and her woman’s intuition screamed one possibility at her.

He must be with some chick.

But in the three years they’d been together, she’d never seen him give any woman the time of day. Where did this mystery woman come from?

Then again, maybe it wasn’t about whispering sweet nothings to some dame, but rather he was schmoozing a client, talking shop.

Thinking this eased her mind a bit.

After the last class of the day, Preston caught up with her, “Jocelyn.”

At school, Preston was respectful of his teachers, including her.

Jocelyn turned, “Yes?”

Preston looked concerned, “You and Melvin doing alright?”

catch why he was poking around, “We’re fine. What

an invitation, “How

was out and everyone was

“Why

alone” he replied. “Will you join me?”

already having plans for a celebratory

shrugged it off like it was no biggle, “Alright then, I’ll just order some

he headed back to the

him along would

explain that?

didn’t call out

colleague’s new beau was some rich kid. Loaded for sure, but his family wasn’t all

you’d need a guide not

tight, walked arm

was scoping the place. “First time

Jocelyn chuckled along.

bump into a wealthy bachelor here?” Ursula sounded excited, “Those cars

back, whispering, “Heard Willow’s here too. Wonder if we’ll run into her and get an autograph

be at the

the students see me starstruck like them, there goes

a parade of exquisite dishes, each seemingly worth half a

a luxury beyond their usual means.

herself to the restroom.

the room, but she opted for

back, she

from her, towards another door, and she saw a flash of a white floral dress brushing against his pants as he

the door closed.

knock on that door, forcing herself back to the

wasn’t Melvin’s girlfriend, so she didn’t even have the right to catch him in the act.

group left the private room,

gaze drifted towards the room where Melvin had been,

everyone had a ride waiting. Jocelyn had called a car too, but it was still a good fifteen minutes

dressed, stepping out of the club. The hem of the woman’s dress was

woman, masked and with waist-lerigth wavy hair, wore an apricot trench coat that billowed as she walked, her presence exuding

the passenger seat, and Melvin closed the door tenderly before

suddenly looked over and locked eyes with

hint of annoyance. Then he got in the car, which sped off like a

he think

bitter taste rose in her

onto her bed, pulled out his Facebook, and considered asking if

of the woman in his car made her

Jocelyn applied makeup, yet

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