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

I frowned.

I stared at her for a moment, my expression shows that I understand what she means. Holding my breath, my hand unconsciously lifted over

and you have to see a doctor so that we can confirm whether what we have in mind is true or---" "No, Jack, we can't! I mean, I can't go to a doctor. I'm sure Mom and Dad would notice and Dale! He would know it easily, I know him. He'll be mad at

creep in me that

know what my family's reaction would be when they knew the truth, not to mention this pregnancy... if it's true that I'm pregnant. I haven't told them about it and even though Dale had not spoken to

also thinking about Luke. I'm not sure 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 but this time is a bit different because I felt guilty every time he looked at me. He didn't tell anyone what happened that night, not even with Dale and that only

know what you're

and then turned to her with tears forming

going to do,

to start telling

they'll be mad

of course, they will! I mean, I'm sure they will, but do you

I bit my lip.

stupidity in front of you, take

at the moment, it would definitely scream

There's a chance that you'll get pregnant if you continue your plan, but you didn't listen, instead, you continued

sorry," I said

your parents. They trusted you and expected you to do good, but you

but I think even if I started it now, we wouldn't

"Jack...?"

just swallowed a ball, don't mind me' or

long as I really wanted to slap her mouth, I couldn't as my

serious here, Samantha. I know you're afraid, but you've

if they won't

they're your family and they will support you. You just have to

hate the truth that she's right.

doctor. I'll ask Mom to help us make an

"But Jack?"

she won't tell anyone about it.

"Are you sure?"

can trust

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. Jack and I went to the clinic, recommended yesterday by her. And the result no longer surprised me, 'cause I knew it. I already knew it. The unusual things I felt these past few days were normal. They're just normal symptoms for a woman who's carrying

kindly asked the waitress who had just passed my table and she nodded at

meaning I've been waiting for him for an hour since I

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

I smiled at her when she put the glass

waiting for