The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 61

Jocelyn was tormented by Melvin bright and early in the morning, feeling uncomfortable all over. She thought men really had a knack for looking spick and span outdoors but turning into beasts indoors.

To avoid a run-in between Melvin and her mom, Jocelyn thoughtfully suggested Melvin wait for them at the entrance of the old. neighborhood that afternoon.

She had to head back now.

Melvin grabbed her hand, “I’m eating lunch alone?”

“You wanna come over to my place for lunch?” Jocelyn’s retort made Melvin let go her hand instantly.

Honestly, Jocelyn didn’t give a hoot. If Melvin was up for it, she’d happily drag him home. Clearly, he wasn’t.

Jocelyn wasn’t bummed out or anything. She knew what the deal was. If he’d said yes just like that, that would’ve been a real eyebrow-raiser.

“If you’re tied up this afternoon, we can just grab a cab to the station,” Jocelyn gave him an out. It wasn’t supposed to matter whether he dropped them off or not.

“I’m free.”

“Then I’ll give you a buzz later.”

Just as Jocelyn was about to hop on the elevator, Melvin pulled her back-

He wrapped her in his arms, with a rare glimpse of reluctance in his eyes.

“Why don’t we find an excuse to have lunch at your place?”

Jocelyn raised an eyebrow, “What excuse? My dad’s at work today, so no one’s there to casually invite you over

Melvin pursed his lips, pondering. “Can’t it just be that you bumped into me and invited me over by the way?”

“Hal” Jocelyn couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity. What a genius was he to find such an excuse

She eyed him sideways, “Why so eager to eat at my place anyway? It’s not like you need to impress your mother-in-law.”

He hadn’t thought about marrying her, so there was no need to make a show of it to her parents.

If it all blew up in his face later, it would be a real kick in the backbone

“Can’t I just want to spend more time with you?” Melvin frowned, “Starting to get fed up with me?”

Jocelyn didn’t buy his bull for a second; he was probably just messing around.

She gently pushed him away, “Better not show up at my place too often. My parents are sharp; they’ll figure it out. And if they start pushing for marriage, it’ll be late for you to regret.”

go and pressed the elevator button for her

He’d never been like this

obliged and pecked him on the corner of his mouth.

“Gotta run.”

a small box from his pocket and handed it

“What’s this?”

“A gift

was surprised, “You got me a gift?”

you?” Melvin blocked the elevator door, “Now

scram

goodbye with the box in hand, “Thanks a bunch.”

stand with hands in pockets, his handsome face all frosty, but

doors closed, Jocelyn opened the box

She tried it on. It was a perfect fit for her wrist.

been a decent boyfriend, always mindful of what girls like, bringing her gifts from his trips, plenty of

necklaces, bracelets Neither piece was cheap, to say the

generous with her. But what

it back in the box,

couldn’t dodag her mother’s questions about where she’d been all night, and she had to lie about being called last-minute by a colleague to

wanted an explanation

kept reassuring Quinta not to overthink and not to stress herself out, because a good mood was key

“Auntie, don’t worry, I have a handle on

for show. These days, even being of age and not married could become gossip fodder, not to

knows what nasty things people might say about

no pressure

lit up.

Facebook message from Harrison

struck out

teasing about the thriving dating market. [Six dates in just a

replied that there would be no more setups.

had he

a video

open and recognized what he meant at

their street

This again.

she asked, “are

morning, his mom sent him the

at the text, wondering what he

To put an end to these pointless dates, I lied that you were the girl I liked and that I’m pursuing you.]

snorted her rice up her nose.