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

to his hand---slightly annoyed. He removed it immedialy

but if you want I can go with

Nice voice. But before I could even open my mouth and refuse his offer, Luke scolded us,

Look at her, she still can stand with her own feet, so

"But captain---"

you too, Miss Soriano, can go home. This is a University and not not the right place for

"Come on, Paul."

when he started walking away after

to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. "Luke!" I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look at me. I swear my heart stopped beating the moment he turned around. His cheeks were red and so were his lips. Oh,

"What?"

"Uhm---"

you want,

time he called

are you calling me by my last name? I told you to call me Sam, besides, you're my brother's best friend, aren't

grip. "Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We

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

I'm busy and I don't have time for

I mean it. We can be friends." I know some of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the

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

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

darkened as he formed his fists into a hardball. It's okay--- I

bothering me? You're too young for this kind of thing, don't you know that?

automatically lifted into my left chest. "But I said I like you, what will you do

says I can't be

Wearing heavy makeup, fitted shirt, short skirt and 4-inch heels is only for those desperate

would have jumped 10 times and roll on the ground as he mentioned my name... but his

already have a girlfriend and I love

girlfriend and not your wife. So that means I

I noticed the fire registering in

he just call

scoffed. "No, I'm not, so better stop this childish act of yours and stop bothering me. I love my girlfriend

choose

whatever his girlfriend is giving him, but I didn't get a chance to say those words