One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 61: Let her go

~~~I can tell her my troubles, she makes them all seem right. I can make up excuses not to hold her at night. We can talk of tomorrow, I'll tell her the things that I want to do. How can I tell her I don't miss her whenever I'm away? How can I tell it's you I think of every single night and day? But when is it easy telling someone we're through? Everything seems right whenever I'm with you~~~

-Lobo-

Luke's POV:

I was busy analyzing the report that just came from the marketing department when my secretary buzzed the intercom. "Sir, your mom had just called."

My eyebrows creased in confusion.

"My mom as in my mother?" I asked as I wasn't sure if it was my mother or my mother-in-law.

"Yes, Sir, your mother, Mrs Lilian Williams.

"Okay, why did she call and what did she tell you?"

"She just asked about your schedules today and if you're here in the office at the moment."

"She asked about my schedules?" I repeat, the lines on my forehead just got deeper. "Did she tell you the reason?"

"No, Sir, but I think she has something to tell you."

"Okay, thanks, Olga."

I sighed and leaned back in my chair as it got me confused even more. My mom had just called my secretary and asked about my schedules instead of calling me and asking me personally.

I was about to call her and ask why, but I really need to finish the report on my computer. I turned my attention back to the screen and after a few minutes, I was back on track again.

At that moment, I have no idea that my mother was already in the lobby when she called my secretary. She was just checking if I was in the office, so when she found out I hadn't left the building, she used the service lift to get to the executive floor immediately. It was exactly 10 minutes after Olga informed me that my mom called her and now she has suddenly barged into my office.

"Mom?" I was shocked to see her, but what shocked me most was her serious expression.

"Sit down, Luke and explain all this to me!" She said walking towards my table and threw the brown envelope in front of me. "What is this?" I asked, confused.

"I don't know, why don't you explain it to me?"

Based on the way she talked to me, I know she's mad. I opened the brown envelope and what I saw caught in my throat.

Pictures.

restaurant... the same restaurant where Samantha showed up in front of us,

have to ask you who she is because I still remember her, but what I'm going to ask you is why are you with

clenching my teeth. "Who gave

gave me that damn pictures than answering my question,

didn't answer

these pictures, mom, is

also

you going out with that woman again? Why are

"Mom---"

"Answer me, Luke Marcuz!"

out a frustrated sigh and

woman to me, mom, she's my girlfriend! And I

already have a wife, you already have a family! Why are you

question answered the question I asked

Samantha knew about Cherry, so it means the pictures

I hired a private investigator and he gave me all these this morning!" She slammed her hands on the table. "Why are you doing this?"

woman that your wife doesn't have? Aren't you happy with her or with your

simply answered and walked over to the huge glass window. "I thought

asked as she followed me. "But you have a daughter, don't you think what

from the very start that I can support my daughter even without marrying Samantha, but instead, I listened to you and dad that we should get married. I gave up on what Cherry and I

in-laws

to face them and tell them the truth. Mom, it's been four years that I was being trapped in a loveless marriage, I hope you

you and your ex-girlfriend are being

"Yes, she knew everything."

shock, disappointment and hurt was shown in her eyes as her

the tears formed in her eyes. I know how much she and dad were fond of

and I feel pity for her. She must have been hurt when she found out, but she remained quiet." She started walking towards me. "Now I know how much your wife loves you for staying with you through all these years, despite the pain and heartache you're giving to her. She's really a nice person to keep your secrets safe from all of us. A good mother to your daughter and a woman with passion. So I'm confused as to why you didn't learn to love such

turned to her with a faint smile painted

"I'm sorry, mom."

really no chance for your family to be

let go of Cherry, honestly, I never

family you've had and still

didn't answer her questions. I just chose to remain silent as