One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 3: I don't like you!

~~Why do I feel this way when I know you have someone that you're seeing each and every day? Should I play this game of just being your friend when I know that's not where I want it to end? How could this be wrong when the feeling's so strong? Tearing me apart I feel it in my heart~~~

-Nina Garrido-

Jack really did what she said. She didn't come with me to the university where my brother and my first love, Luke were studying.

Visiting my brother at the University is not my first time doing it. I've done this many times in the past eight months since I knew that his best friend had returned to San Francisco to continue his studies. But I must admit that this is the first time I come here 'ALONE', as my best friend's rope of patience towards my brother has already reached its limit. Well... I guess you already know the reason.

Wearing my new mini skirt or should I say---the shortest I've ever had---skirt, I smiled at all the girls who actually presume to be my sister-in-law in the future.

"Hi, Sam." They greet me in unison.

"Hello." I greet back smiling.

Well, Dale and Luke are both famous in this school, not only because they both have looks and appeal, but also because they were both heirs to the largest advertising and real estate company in the country. Luke Marcuz Williams is the only child of the man who owns the largest advertising company in San Francisco, while Dale Sebastian Soriano---you know, my brother...is the eldest child who will soon assume the position of CEO in our father's company.

Upon entering the huge air-conditioned basketball court, I attracted the attention of some students who are watching the practice, but as usual, I just gave them a smile. What would I say when I know that some of them find me as a threat. A threat to them not having their happy ending with my Luke Williams. Tss! As if he would spare them his precious attention. If I, the sister of his best friend, had difficulty getting his attention, what more of them?

I kept walking until my feet reached the best spot where I could see my king playing. I'm sure they haven't noticed me yet. Well, it's a big favor on my part, since I was able to watch and stare the way Luke's muscles flex every time he moves.

So the game started. I just rolled my eyes when the annoying creatures--- I mean, girls behind me started screaming the names of their favorite players.

But my heart jumped out of my chest when our eyes met. I smiled sweetly at him, but I only got a blank stare before he ran to the other side of the court. 'Hmm... it's okay. I know you'll be mine soon.' A desperate smile formed on my lips.

I continued watching their practice---no, I continued watching him run then and there in silence wishing to be the one who wipes his face with a clean towel, and licks the drops of water that accidentally flow from his lips onto his neck.

"What the hell ---" It's too late for me to avoid the flying round object as it already hits me on the shoulder. And because of its strong impact, I fall from my seat. "Ouch!" I screamed because of the unexpected pain.

"Oh, God! Are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't catch the ball before it went in your direction." A new face from the team asked me while helping me to stand up.

"It's okay, I'm fine." I tried to smile after seeing Luke standing behind him.

"Tss! This is a college university, but what is a spoiled brat high school student doing here?" Luke sneered and although it pinched my heart, I still managed to smile --- charmingly. "Hi, Luke."

He stared at me and I didn't miss the way he clenched his jaws after seeing my skirt. His expression became darker, but I 'misinterpret it in some naughty idea'.

I hold my breath and held my chin up. This is it, he finally noticed my outfit.

go with you to the clinic?" Asked the man standing next to me which I didn't notice his

annoyed. He removed it immedialy with an apologetic

want I

But before I could even open my

you Paul. She's fine. Look at her,

"But captain---"

too, Miss Soriano, can go home. This is a University and not not the right place for you to hang out. I'm sure you wouldn't want your parents to know you're here." "Huh?" I blinked, suddenly lost of

"Come on, Paul."

was just pulled back to earth when he started walking away after throwing me a hard

to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. "Luke!" I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look

"What?"

"Uhm---"

you want, Ms.

he called

you calling me by my last name? I told you to

scoffed, removing his arm from my grip. "Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We are not

at least be friends, you know." I shrugged awkwardly, trying to

and I don't have

of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the thing is--- 'I don't

that as an opportunity to tell him what I feel, where honestly, I've already forgotten how many times

Marcuz. No, I think I'm falling in love with you." I smiled even though I already knew what his next words

cheerings from the other students and his expression darkened as he

and do your homework instead of bothering me? You're too young for this kind of thing, don't you know that? And forgodsake, how many times do I have to tell

automatically lifted into my left chest. "But I said

says I can't be

shirt, short skirt and

roll on the ground as

already have a girlfriend and I

and not your wife. So that means I still have a chance to

those words, but I have to make him understand what I feel. I noticed the fire registering in his eyes, showing a silent warning as he took a step

he just call

the things around you. And do you think I'm oblivious of what you're doing?" He scoffed.

never choose you

whatever his girlfriend is