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?”

He’s your uncle, Jocelyn didn’t catch why he

an invitation, “How about

and everyone

furrowed, “Why the

he replied. “Will

already having plans for a celebratory dinner.

it was no biggle, “Alright then, I’ll just

he headed back to

him along would raise eyebrows among her

explain that?

end, she didn’t call out to

them to some swanky club that must’ve cost an arm and a leg. Turns out her colleague’s new beau was some rich kid. Loaded for sure, but his family wasn’t all that cultured,

need a guide

and Ursula, her colleague with whom she was pretty tight, walked arm in

scoping the place. “First time at a posh club like this.”

Jocelyn chuckled along.

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

here too. Wonder if we’ll run into her

at the

If the students see me starstruck like them, there

parade of exquisite dishes, each seemingly worth half a month’s salary.

a luxury beyond their

Jocelyn excused herself

the room, but

way back, she spotted Melvin in

and she saw a flash of a white floral dress brushing

door closed.

fought the urge to knock on that door, forcing herself back

Melvin’s girlfriend, so she didn’t even have the right to

the private room, all smiles

drifted towards the room where Melvin had been, wondering if

the club, everyone had a ride waiting. Jocelyn had called a car too, but it

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

coat that billowed as she walked, her presence exuding an extraordinary

ever the gentleman, held the door of a silver Porsche open for her. The woman took the passenger seat, and Melvin closed the

that moment, he suddenly looked over and locked eyes with Jocelyn.

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

he think she

taste rose

his Facebook, and considered asking if he’d be coming

in his car made her drop the phone and

next day, Jocelyn applied makeup, yet it couldn’t conceal her dark

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