One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 32: You don't love him

~~~ Don't ever come back to me again, trying to forget you the best I can. It hurts too much to say you threw us away, nothing that could make you stay. Don't ever miss me anymore, you gave up on us when you closed that door. I wish you all the best, thought you were

my last, just please can you let me pretend... to forget...~~~

-Emma Heesters-

I ran out immediately when I got David's call. I was finding a place where I can talk to him without loud music and noise as a background and my feet brought me to the hotel garden.

I sat in the long chair and stirred slightly when the cool wind blows against my skin.

"Hi, babe." the first thing I said the time I swiped the answer button, unaware of the figure standing in a dim area... watching and listening to every word that comes out of my lips.

"Hello, my beautiful girlfriend, how are you and how's the party going?"

I couldn't help but smile at the word he used for me.

"Well, I'm fine I mean, a little worn out."

"Hmm... just a little?" I could imagine the crease on his forehead.

"Yup, just a little and regarding the party..." I glanced at the entrance where I could see the kids playing fun games that Jack suggested. "...well, the kids enjoy dancing and playing games, especially Cali."

"Wow, that's good, please tell our little girl that Uncle David has a surprise for her when we see each other."

"Wow, really? She would get excited about it, babe." My smile widened when I heard the word 'our' that refers to my daughter. That's just one thing I like about David, he treats and cares so much for Cali like his own daughter. "I wish I could be there too."

"Hmmp... didn't I tell you to file a vacation leave?"

"Babe, you know how much I wanted to do it, right? But I can't, today is one of my VIP patients' heart surgery and I'll be the head of the surgery team."

"Hmmp! I know," I sighed, looking up at the stars spreading across the dark sky.

"But I promise after all my commitments this month, I'll be by your side 24/7."

remember

no longer have topics to discuss. David is a doctor, one of the

the nearest coffee shop after visiting her cousin in the hospital. David was on break that day and while I was waiting for Jack to come out of the ladies room, I decided to go to the counter to get our orders. But the

him to the hospital--- to his office to help him put some cream on

I still need to prepare

checking the time from my wristwatch... it's 7:20 pm., which means it's already 10:20 pm

40 minutes and

surgery and please don't skip dinner, Mr. Garcia!" I pretended to scold him and

yes, of course, I won't skip

words. I don't know

are you

yes, I'm

I love

I love you too,

the end tone

chest and sighed. What is happening to me?

understands what I went through. He was there to hear my problems and listen to my thoughts. He never belittled me, instead, he appreciated me, all the things and all the people around me... that's why I

sat next to me... before my nostrils were hit by a very familiar scent of cologne. I know it, I couldn't be wrong... and I gulped because when I turned, I saw the last person I wanted to see at this

on his forehead and the looks he's giving me were passing through my clothes, my skin and down to my spine. But even though it shocked me

his gaze didn't leave

about what he said, but when

He asked seriousness

me

how long

leaned against his seat, crossing his arms over his chest and smiled wryly

say 'I love him too',

"You don't love him."

are you to say that I don't

answering my question, he

have you been

my fists as irritation filled

care? Didn't your parents tell you it's wrong to