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.

How could

he worried Willow might hear?

drank so much tonight, and I’m worried,” Willow continued, “Where are you? I’ll come

without another word

the couch, then cupped Jocelyn’s face,

against his chest, pushing him away,

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

out so bluntly made her heart

turmoil but still clinging to some semblance of

Melvin held her face, their foreheads touching, breath mingling. “I only

to admit those words thrilled her, easily breaching her feigned

just words of passion meant

Willow, Jocelyn took the chance to

her, don’t see her,” Melvin kissed the tip of her

want you to

signed a contract with my company,” Melvin’s hands were already exploring her waist, his

a branding iron,

her wits amid his teasing. “But

kisses trailing to the corner

whirlwind of desire, enduring his seduction, her inner

previous efforts be in vain? Everything would just reset.

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

him.

heart was still

like the

The hotel bed was sturdy but

long separation, or perhaps a deep thirst, but

of dawn, and the towering palm trees outside revealed their silhouettes, did Jocelyn finally drift off to sleep.

held her, greedily savoring

he knew how addicted he was

kind of addiction that tormented him when he didn’t touch her, and once he did, he couldn’t

few weeks

the person in his arms comfortably and contentedly, closing

a Facebook message from someone named Harrison,

night who seemed to hit it off with Jocelyn. He seemed polished, gentlemanly, and well-mannered. She looked happy with him.

he not been there, would sparks have flown between them? Would she no longer

thought darkened Melvin’s

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