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.

widened. How could he do this?

Willow might

weren’t there. You drank so much tonight, and I’m worried,” Willow continued, “Where

up without another word

carelessly onto the couch, then

his chest, pushing him away, “What’s the point

traced her swollen lips, a hint of hurt in his puppy-dog eyes. “But

lay it out so bluntly made

still clinging to some semblance

her face, their foreheads touching, breath mingling. “I only want you.”

her, easily breaching her feigned

passion meant to release desire, she was all

took the chance to

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

don’t want you to see

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

like a branding iron, scorching her skin, boiling her

amid his teasing.

his kisses trailing to the corner of her lips, licking

into a whirlwind of desire,

her previous efforts be in vain? Everything would just reset.

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

him.

was still

the sea breeze flirted with the curtains, dancing like the supple waist of a woman, full

The hotel bed was

it was the long separation, or perhaps a deep thirst, but there was a desperation

when the horizon began to glow with the hint of dawn, and the towering palm trees outside revealed their silhouettes, did Jocelyn finally drift off

greedily

he knew how addicted he was to her.

him when he didn’t touch her, and once he did,

past few weeks was

arms comfortably and contentedly, closing his

was a Facebook message from someone named Harrison, asking if she wanted to have breakfast together.

night who seemed to hit it off with Jocelyn. He seemed polished,

flown between them? Would she no

darkened

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