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 that,

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 years my senior and the

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

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

go, babe, I still need to

surgery scheduled tonight?" I asked, checking the time from my wristwatch... it's 7:20 pm., which means it's already 10:20 pm in

minutes and this is also my last

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

yes, of course, I won't skip dinner.

my eyes when I heard those 3 words. I don't know why I

you

Uhm... yes,

said I

love you

the end tone from the other

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

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 loved him. So why did I get confused about my

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 to see him, I masked it and kept my

gaze didn't

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

he your boyfriend?" He asked seriousness

he heard me

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

seat, crossing his arms over his chest and smiled wryly

me say 'I love him too', so why do you

"You don't love him."

who are you to say that I don't

question, he threw me with

long have you

fists as irritation

your parents tell you it's wrong