Chapter 35

Melvin was totally drunk last night.

Jocelyn had no interest in reasoning with a drunk. She just let him cling to her, knowing that once his buzz wore off, he’d simmer down naturally.

Deep down, she could sense that Melvin was a bit obsessive.

She wasn’t sure if his love was true, but like he said, he wouldn’t let her go without his consent.

Sometimes she even wondered if he’d crash her wedding if she married someone else.

Melvin definitely had a possessive streak. Sometimes he acted like he didn’t care about her, and other times he came

on super strong.

But he never said he loved her.

It took a while, but eventually, Jocelyn felt Melvin’s emotions stabilize. Yet, his grip didn’t loosen; he was still holding her tight

“Wanna sip some water?” Jocelyn asked softly, patting his back.

At her words, his grip tightened like a startled bird, scared she might fly away.

Jocelyn stayed quiet, silently waiting for him to let go.

It wasn’t until his phone buzzed that he finally moved.

He didn’t answer though.

The phone went silent, then buzzed again.

Jocelyn had a hunch about who might be calling at this hour. Since he came with Willow, it wasn’t a stretch to guess that maybe he and Willow were an item.

When the phone rang a third time, Melvin finally pulled out his phone, and answered the call.

“Melvin, where are you?” Willow’s anxious voice came through.

Jocelyn turned her head away, she was able to hear Willow’s voice because it was so quiet.

“What’s up?” Melvin asked.

Jocelyn tried to leave, but Melvin grabbed her hand, pushed her against the wall, coming up to her and kissing her on the lips.

eyes widened. How could he

worried Willow might hear?

much tonight, and I’m worried,” Willow continued,

Melvin hung up without another word

couch, then cupped Jocelyn’s

put her hands against his chest, pushing him away, “What’s the point of

a hint of hurt in his puppy-dog eyes. “But I

lay it out so bluntly

but still clinging to

my first.” Melvin held her face, their foreheads touching, breath mingling. “I

had to admit those words thrilled her, easily breaching her feigned

just words of passion meant to release desire, she was all for

took the chance to

you don’t like her, don’t see her,” Melvin kissed the tip

want you to see

with my company,” Melvin’s hands were already exploring her waist, his breathing heavy.

iron, scorching her skin, boiling her

maintained her wits amid his teasing. “But

corner of her lips, licking gently, tenderly,

was thrown into a whirlwind of desire,

previous efforts be in vain? Everything would just

was never his match. Torn between resistance and pleasure, she

him.

heart was still with him.

curtains, dancing like the supple waist of a

faces and racing hearts. The hotel bed was

thirst, but there

glow with the hint of dawn, and the towering palm trees outside revealed their silhouettes,

greedily savoring the moment.

knew how addicted

and once he did, he couldn’t stop, as if trying to drain

void of the past few weeks

comfortably and contentedly, closing

nightstand buzzed twice. Melvin’s eyes shot open. It was a Facebook message from someone named Harrison, asking

He seemed polished, gentlemanly, and well-mannered. She looked happy with him. Most importantly, they

would sparks have flown between them? Would she no longer have room for him when

thought darkened Melvin’s

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