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?”

mouth. He’s your uncle, Jocelyn didn’t catch why

this, threw out an invitation, “How about I treat you to

today. School was out and everyone was free

brow furrowed, “Why

he

declined, already having plans for a celebratory dinner.

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

headed back to the classroom.

but inviting him along would

explain that?

the end, she didn’t call out

went all out, taking 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

was so big, you’d need a guide not to get

tight, walked arm in arm at the back, whispering, “Fancy

the place. “First time at a posh club

Jocelyn chuckled along.

bachelor here?” Ursula sounded excited, “Those cars outside

Wonder if

She’ll be at the school

the students see me starstruck like them,

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

of Lafite, a luxury beyond their usual

excused herself to

room, but she opted

way back, she spotted Melvin

a flash of a white

the door closed.

heart sank. She fought the urge to knock on that door, forcing herself back to

didn’t even have the right to catch

group left the private

had been, wondering if he was still there.

called a car too, but it was

waited until the end, her gaze inadvertently catching sight of Melvin and a woman, who was fully dressed, stepping out of the club. The hem of the woman’s dress was familiar.

wore an apricot trench coat

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

he suddenly looked over and locked eyes

eyes, quickly replaced by a hint of annoyance. Then he got in the

look of his, did he think she was tailing

bitter taste rose in her

she flopped onto her bed, pulled out his Facebook,

thought of the woman in his car made her drop the phone and pull

yet it couldn’t conceal her dark

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