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."

I'll remember

always do when it comes to the point that we no longer have topics to discuss. David is a doctor, one of the outstanding heart surgeons in New York. He's three

hospital. David was on break that day and while I was waiting for Jack to come out of the ladies room, I decided to

and went with him to the hospital--- to

I still need to

my wristwatch... it's 7:20 pm., which

40 minutes and this is also my

good luck with the surgery and please don't skip dinner, Mr. Garcia!" I pretended to scold him and I heard his laugh from

course, I won't skip dinner. I have

don't know why I suddenly felt strange when heard

are you still

Uhm... yes,

said I love

I love

end tone from

sighed. What is happening to me? I bit my

through. He was there to hear my problems and listen to my thoughts. He never

cologne. I know it, I

skin and down to my spine. But even though it shocked me

He uttered, his gaze didn't

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

your boyfriend?" He asked seriousness and curiosity were evident

heard me

I mean how long have you been listening to our

crossing his arms over his chest and

heard everything. You heard me say 'I love him

"You don't love him."

who are you to say

answering my question,

long have you been

my fists as irritation

Didn't your parents tell you it's