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

have topics to discuss. David is a doctor, one of the outstanding heart surgeons in New York. He's three years my senior and the first time we met each other was so

come out of the ladies room, I decided to go to the counter to get our orders. But the moment I turned around, I didn't notice him standing behind me, so

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

babe, I still need

scheduled tonight?" I asked, checking the time from my wristwatch... it's 7:20

40 minutes and this is also

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

mean yes, of course, I won't skip dinner. I have to

those 3 words. I don't know why I suddenly felt strange when heard him say

you

Uhm... yes,

said I

love you

I heard the end tone from the other

my chest and sighed. What is happening to

feelings for him? I love him. He's a perfect boyfriend and husband material that a woman could ever have and I'm lucky to have him. He supports me and understands what I went through. He was there to hear my problems and listen to my thoughts. He never belittled me,

a very familiar scent of cologne. I know it, I couldn't be wrong... and

a deep frown painted 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 to see him, I masked it and

He uttered, his gaze

kinda confused about what he said, but when I understand what

your boyfriend?" He asked seriousness and

heard me

you been there, I mean how long have

boyfriend." he leaned against his seat, crossing his arms over his chest and smiled wryly

say 'I

"You don't love him."

who are you to say

instead of answering my question, he threw me with another

long have you

formed my fists as

why do you care? Didn't your parents