One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 11: I'm pregnant

~~My heart was open, exposed and hoping for you to lay it on the line. But in the end, it seemed there was no room for me, still, I tried to change your mind~~~ -Lady Antebellum-

"Sam, why don't you call him before going to him again?" Jack asked me as we walked along the corridor towards the school basketball court.

I decided to go back to Dale's school just to talk to his best friend because aside from ignoring me, he also didn't answer my calls or even sending me back a simple message. I have already asked for Dale's permission about it and he was the one who suggested me to come and visit his best friend at the university.

I need to talk to Luke before I talk to my parents about this pregnancy. I just want to know his reaction and what his plans will be. If he doesn't want to accept me---where I already expect it to happen--- well, it's fine. I won't force him as long as he will take his part and responsibility for my baby. I'll let him do whatever he wants.

This time, Jack was the one who insisted on coming with me. She said she could handle Dale's narcissism but she won't tolerate Luke's rudeness.

"I tried, Jack, and honestly, I don't know how many times I called his phone since this morning. I even sent him messages but he didn't return any of those."

I heard her sigh.

"Fine, but are you sure he's now at the basketball court?"

"Yup, Dale sent me a message..." my words were cut when I saw her roll her eyes and I couldn't help but laugh. "Don't worry, he won't bother you this time," I said referring to my brother.

"Hmmp. I hope so."

My heart began pounding faster when we entered the basketball court. Many pairs of eyes followed us as we headed our way towards the players' quarter, but Jack grabbed my hand and motioned me to ignore them.

The first person who noticed us was Paul who also gave me a wide smile.

"Sam." He said getting up excitedly.

I greeted him back and introduced him to my best friend.

"Your brother is in the locker room." He emphasized the word 'brother' as he pointed the door to the left.

"Am I allowed to come in?"

"Of course. Do you want me to come with you?"

"No, it's okay. Thanks."

I took a deep breath before heading to the door. I don't have any idea what will happen to this conversation, but I already made up my mind. I will take all the consequences and no matter what happens, I will give this baby a happy and healthy life. I will do everything to keep him safe... or 'her', if she happens to be a girl.

I found the man I was looking for and he's talking to my brother. They both have a cup of coffee in their hand but their eyes turned into two different emotions the moment they saw me. Dale gave me a faint smile and nodded, but Luke shook his head and his lips curled with a snarl.

He left his post before I could even reach them.

"Sam."

"Dale..."

him?" Dale asked me with concern tied in his

I can do this. Thanks,

be

"Uhm...

turned to me,

your dreams." I

"What?"

giggled but

"Tss! You're insane, Sam."

me and stopped right behind me, so I bumped on his hard chest the moment I

do you

gasp escaped my throat when he dragged me towards

hand. I'm not here

wish. He let me go, but with a slight push. Seriously, does he need to push me every time he's

Didn't

"Yes, but I---"

you can trap me just because something has happened between us, then you're wrong! It was a mistake and I won't let it happen again!"

much he despises what happened but I'm willing to take it because it's

the most desperate woman I ever met,

know I'm too desperate, but this time

You're hopeless." He snorted before bringing the

breathe deeply, swallowing the knot that formed

back? I don't want my girlfriend to know what

"I'm pregnant."

words cut his sentence in mid-air. He accidentally dropped his coffee

repeat and this time

it suddenly turned into

you fucking kidding me?" He asked

not kidding, Luke---ahh!" I winced when he held

not a

kidding! I'm six weeks

flared with anger and this made me shut my mouth, but couldn't prevent my tears from flowing.

hand and headed towards the hard wall. And the next thing he did was something I didn't expect and shocked me to the core. He punched the wall twice which made his knuckles bleed. "Luke!" I ran to

don't know what I can

"But you're bleeding---"

"The hell you care!"

letting the tears

"You're sorry? Really?"

I noticed him advancing

get out of sight---no, get out