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,

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

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.

that's it. Of course, I apologized and went with him to the hospital--- to his office to help him put some cream

I have to go, babe, I still need to prepare for my

asked, checking the time from my wristwatch... it's 7:20 pm.,

don't worry this will only last 30 to 40 minutes and this is

Garcia!" I

won't skip

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

are you

Uhm... yes,

I love

love you too,

end tone from

my chest and sighed. What is happening to me? I bit my lip and closed my

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

next to me... before my nostrils were hit by a very familiar scent of cologne. I know it, I couldn't be wrong... and

giving me were passing through my clothes, my skin and down to

He uttered, his gaze didn't leave my

when I understand what he meant, I couldn't help raising an

seriousness and curiosity were evident in his

he heard me talking

have you been there, I mean how long have you been listening to

his seat, crossing his arms

say 'I

"You don't love him."

you to say that I don't

answering my question, he threw me with

have

formed my fists as irritation filled

Didn't your parents tell you it's