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 that,

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

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 moment I turned around, I didn't notice him standing behind me, so all

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

to go, babe, I still need to prepare

the time from my wristwatch... it's 7:20

will only last 30 to 40 minutes and this is also my last surgery scheduled for

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

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

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

you still

yes,

I

love you

heard the end tone

the phone over my chest and sighed. What is happening to me? I bit my lip and

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, instead, he appreciated me, all the things and all the people around me... that's why I

when I felt someone 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

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

He uttered, his gaze didn't

confused about what he said, but when I understand what he meant, I couldn't help raising

He asked seriousness and curiosity were evident in

he heard me talking

mean how long have you been listening to our

his seat, crossing his arms over his chest and smiled

everything. You heard me say 'I love him too', so

"You don't love him."

to say that I don't love

instead of answering my question,

long have you been

formed my fists as irritation filled

you ask and why do you care? Didn't your parents tell you it's wrong to