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---"

month after the bar incident. After

I frowned.

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

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

in me that

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 me for a week,

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

know what

turned to

going to

to start telling them the

be mad at

mean, I'm sure they will, but do you have

I bit my lip.

choice. So when they get mad at you and scream your stupidity in front of you, take it. Take them all because

my heart could scream at the moment, it would definitely scream

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

said lowering my

me. But I guess you should save your sorry for your family, especially for your parents. They trusted you

tell you, but I think even if I started it

"Jack...?"

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

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

here, Samantha. I know you're afraid, but you've done it already and you have to tell them what

they won't believe

family and they will support you. You just have to trust

smile. I hate the truth that she's

with you to see a doctor. I'll ask Mom to

"But Jack?"

won't tell anyone about it. She can keep

"Are you sure?"

can trust

of their school. I told him we need to talk as I have something important to tell him. Jack

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

meaning I've been waiting for him for an

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

you." I smiled at her when she put the glass down in front

is waiting for