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?”

your mouth. He’s your uncle, Jocelyn didn’t catch why he was poking around, “We’re fine. What about

“How about I treat you to

out and

furrowed, “Why

he replied.

having plans for a celebratory dinner.

biggle, “Alright then,

that, he headed back

but inviting him along would raise eyebrows among her

explain that?

end, she didn’t call

must’ve cost an arm and a leg. Turns out her colleague’s new beau was some rich kid. Loaded for sure, but

you’d need a guide not to get lost.

was pretty tight, walked arm in arm at the

was scoping the place. “First time at a posh club

Jocelyn chuckled along.

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

teacher from up front stepped back, whispering, “Heard Willow’s here too. Wonder if we’ll run into her and

the school in a few days.”

same, man. If the students see me

exquisite dishes, each seemingly worth half

a

excused herself to

was one in the room, but she opted for the one outside.

she spotted

flash of a white floral dress brushing against his

door closed.

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

girlfriend, so she didn’t even have the right to catch him

group left the private room, all smiles

Melvin had

a ride waiting. Jocelyn had called a car too, but it was still a

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

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

gentleman, held the door of a silver Porsche open for her. The woman took the passenger seat, and Melvin closed the door tenderly before circling the car to

moment, he suddenly looked over and locked eyes with

Then he

of his, did he

taste rose in

flopped onto her bed, pulled out his Facebook, and considered asking if he’d be coming back tonight.

his car made her drop the phone and pull the

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

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