Page 236 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 1

Geez.I just wanted to have a fun night.

James looked over at me. But all I could do was shrug. I had no idea what Melissa was upset with him about.

"If something is bothering you..." James started.

"Bothering me? Of course something is bothering me. Don't you remember our conversation the first time we met?"

"I remember that it was rather one sided."

"Very funny. But you promised me that you wouldn't hurt her. And do you know what you did that very night? You broke up with her. So yeah, you could say that's been bothering me. You lied to me."

"I don't think you understand the circumstances."

"Oh, no, I do. Penny told me that she didn't tell you she was a sophomore. Which doesn't seem nearly as bad as having a secret wife."

"I know I messed up. But Penny has forgiven me for that. For both things. And I was just..."

"Right," Melissa said, cutting him off again. "You were trying to protect her or some crap like that? Well I don't buy it. Because this whole thing," she said pointing down to the news trucks. "That doesn't protect her at all."

"Penny and I both want this. The way people are reacting is not my fault."

"Yes it is. Of course it's your fault. You can't cheat on your crazy ex wife with a student and not expect things to blow up. You're like a celebrity."

"I'm not a celebrity."

I started laughing. I started laughing and couldn't stop. And then James started laughing at me laughing.

"What is wrong with you guys?"

We both continued to laugh.

"Oh my God. You're drunk, aren't you? That's your drunk laugh." Melissa turned toward the kitchen. The bottle of vodka was still open on the counter. "Is that what you've been doing holed up in here?"

I couldn't seem to stop laughing.

"Stop laughing at me," Melissa said.

"I'm not laughing at you. I'm sorry," I said, still giggling.

"Whatever, I can't even judge you for this whole underage drinking mess you have going on. Josh gets me alcohol all the time. One of the many perks of dating an older man. Or super old," she said and looked at James.

"I'm not super old. I'm only 27."

"27 is the new 20," I said.

"Okay. I need a drink too because you're both being ridiculous. I'm glad this is going to be fun. Because I passed on a very sexy date with Josh to hang out with you guys." Melissa walked over to the kitchen.

"See, she's always mad at me," James whispered.

"Well maybe you shouldn't have broken up with me."

"I didn't break up with you. I just said I needed some time." He smiled at me. "I really wish we were alone right now.” He put his hand on my waist and let it slowly slide down to my ass.

"Oh my God, James." I grabbed his hand and moved it off my ass. "Apparently you get horny when you're drunk too?"

"No, I just always want you."

"You know, you're supposed to be charming Melissa, not me. I mean, not like that obviously. In a gentlemanly way."