One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 8: The Symptoms

~~I'd like to give you all that I have, to have you stay with me but you, you don't see me. You don't see me that way, you don't see the way I look at you when you're not looking at me. I wish that I could tell you every single thought I ever had about you and me, but you don't see me that way~~~

-SafetySuit-

But the moment I took the first step, dizziness surged in me and I almost lost my balance if Jack hadn't grabbed my hand.

"Hey, are you okay?" she asked in a worried voice. She also helped me to take a seat. "What's going on with you, Sam?"

"I don't know, I've been like this lately. I have always been dizzy." I sighed closing my eyes as I felt my surrounding's spinning around me.

"But why? Do you miss your meals lately?"

room.

"No. Honestly, I've always been hungry lately and you know what? I think lasagna and meatballs are my favorite food every day." I chuckled slightly as I remembered last night sneaking into the kitchen to get those leftovers meatballs and lasagna and brought them to my "You're craving for lasagna and meatballs?"

"Hmm... and gosh, I hate the smell of Dale's cologne lately. I'm not sure if he changed the one I bought for him, but I swear, I feel like I want to use the bathroom every time I smell it."

I was still busy thinking about some unusual things that have been happening to me lately when I felt her sit next to me.

"Why did you suddenly become quiet---"

"When was your last period?"

I frowned as she interrupted me just to ask such a stupid question, but of course, Jackeline is Jackeline so I'm sure she wouldn't stop unless she got the answer.

"Uhmm... actually, I was supposed to have my period two weeks ago but I don't know why it missed."

I opened my eyes only to be confused with her facial expression. She seemed so shocked so I tried to make a joke.

"Haist. I really admired her for visiting me monthly but I'm confused as to why she forgot to visit me this month."

But I guess I wasn't a good joker as I was just the one who laughed at my own joke.

"Shit!"

She cursed loudly and looked at me with wide eyes.

"Why? What's going on---"

"You were supposed to have your monthly period two weeks ago, right?"

"Yes---"

was exactly one month after the bar incident. After you slept with

I frowned.

were cut by my loud curse. I stared at her for a moment, my expression shows that I understand what she means. Holding my breath, my hand

Jack, we can't! I mean, I can't go to a

that we had

true that I'm pregnant. I haven't told them about it and even though Dale had not spoken to

whether to talk to him about it or not. In fact, I don't even know if he would believe me as he started ignoring me after that night. Well, I'm kinda used to it

know what you're

then turned to her with tears forming around

am I going

to start telling them

they'll be mad

I'm sure

I bit my lip.

stupidity in front of you, take it. Take them all

heart could scream at the moment, it would

chance that you'll get pregnant if you

sorry," I said lowering

harm to me. But I guess you should save your sorry for your family, especially for your parents. They trusted you and expected you to do good, but you chose to be that way." "Ouch, Jack, ouch. Are there any hurtful words that you

to tell you, but I think even if I started it now, we wouldn't be finished

"Jack...?"

can't hide your tummy from bulging and I'm sure you wouldn't answer them with your sarcastic lines, 'oh, I just swallowed

to slap her mouth, I couldn't as my laughter

you've done

they

will

smile. I hate the truth that she's right. She always reminds of

to see a doctor. I'll ask Mom

"But Jack?"

she won't tell anyone about it. She can keep a

"Are you sure?"

can trust

count. I've been waiting for Luke's call or even message since I entered this coffee shop in front of their school. I told him we need to talk as I have something important to tell him.

another glass of orange juice, please?" I kindly asked the waitress who had just

the time from my wristwatch and it's already 4:45 pm., meaning I've been waiting for him for an hour since

"Here's your juice, ma'am."

I smiled at her when she put the glass down

is waiting for someone,