The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 48

If it hadn't been for her mom's friends calling her up, egging her on to fill the missing fourth spot for a game, Jocelyn would've totally lost it.

"Man, I'm so sorry, my mom is just..." Jocelyn didn't even know how to explain it.

Harrison chuckled, shaking his head, "I get it. Honestly, it's pretty much the same drill when I head home."

"You get the marriage nudge too?"

"Yep."

Jocelyn let out a soft sigh, "Same world, same kind of moms."

"There's something I'm not sure if I should ask," Harrison glanced at Jocelyn.

"What's up?"

"That guy the other day, he wasn't your boyfriend, right?" Harrison quickly added, "If it's not cool to answer, just let it be."

Jocelyn pursed her lips, then cracked a smile, "Nope, he wasn't."

Harrison frowned slightly but knew better than to pry further. He didn't peg Jocelyn as someone without scruples, and that dude didn't look like he was tied down. Maybe they just didn't get the parental thumbs up?

After Harrison walked a bit further, his phone rang.

"Sorry, gotta take this call." Harrison answered, called out 'Mom', and then wore a look of someone being schooled. Clearly, he wasn't brushing her off, but he looked pretty helpless.

After hanging up, Harrison shook his phone helplessly, "That was my mom, setting me up on a blind date. Looks like I've gotta rush to it right after my plane lands tomorrow."

Jocelyn's mouth dropped open in surprise, and she said sympathetically, "Well, then I just gotta wish you luck."

Harrison chuckled, "Why's that?"

"'Cause if you nail it, no more blind dates, right?" Jocelyn said, "Only way to get some peace is to make it work."

Harrison nodded in agreement, "Here's hoping your good luck rubs off on me."

The city was getting crowded, and Jocelyn checked the time - smack in the middle of rush hour.

Thinking Harrison was leaving tomorrow, she said, "You're heading out tomorrow, so let me show you some hospitality. How about I treat you to barbecue?"

Harrison raised an eyebrow, "Barbecue? In this heat?"

"There's never a wrong time for barbecue, hot or cold," Jocelyn glanced at her phone, "The reviews for this place online are pretty solid. Wanna give it a shot?"

"Sure."

They arrived at the barbecue restaurant to find it packed.

Luckily, they snagged a spot just as they walked in.

Considering Harrison wasn't a local and might not handle the heat, Jocelyn ordered the barbecue with mild spice.

The scorching weather plus the spicy barbecue meant you'd be sweating buckets with just one bite.

Harrison, craving the spice but intimidated by the red chilies, dared to try a slice of meat on Jocelyn's encouragement. Instantly, his eyes teared up from the heat.

Jocelyn quickly grabbed him a drink.

Harrison said embarrassingly, "So humiliating."