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 he was

“How

School was out and everyone was free

“Why the

better than eating alone” he

already having plans for a celebratory dinner.

it was no biggle, “Alright then,

back to

twinge of guilt but inviting him along would raise eyebrows among her colleagues, and how would she

explain that?

she didn’t call out to

an arm and a leg. Turns out her colleague’s new beau was some

you’d need

her colleague with whom she was pretty tight, walked arm in arm at the back,

“First time at a posh club like

Jocelyn chuckled along.

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

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

She’ll be at the school

man. If the students see me starstruck

exquisite dishes, each

Lafite, a luxury beyond their usual means.

Jocelyn excused herself

in the room, but she opted for the

back, she spotted Melvin in surprise.

she saw a flash of a white floral dress

the door closed.

heart sank. She fought the urge to knock on that

she didn’t even have the right

group left the private room, all

towards the room where Melvin had

ride waiting. Jocelyn had called a car too,

was fully dressed, stepping out

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

for her. The woman took the passenger seat, and Melvin closed the door tenderly before circling the car

looked over and locked eyes

a hint of annoyance. Then

look of his, did he think

bitter taste rose in her throat.

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

woman in his car made her drop the phone and pull the covers over her head.

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

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