One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 103: I love you and I'm sorry

-You say it's over, I say we've just begun. 'Cause, it ain't forever until our lives are done. I know I did some things that I never should I'd undo them if I could. I'd turn my life around for you, anything you'd ask me to. I won't deny it, I know that I've done wrong, but you have to admit it this love is just too strong to just fade away into the night without putting up a fight. We can make it all alright if we can give it one more try~~~ -Piolo Pascual-

"Don't touch me! Don' fucking touch me!" I whispered-yelled. I tried as much as I can to prevent the tears from falling and I thank God for not letting those tears flow. "Sam, listen to me---"

I didn't let him finish his statement as I slapped him again. Cherry was nowhere to be found, maybe she had already left the coffee shop.

Shaking my head, I gave him a death glare before heading back towards the office. I closed the door but not even a second when Luke swung it open.

"What are you doing here? Get out!" I screamed, glaring at him as I pointed to the door behind him, but he didn't listen, instead, he walked over to where I stood. "Sam, let me explain."

"Explain? Well, fuck your explanation because I don't have time to listen to it! You already had four years but you never did, you never tried to explain!" "Sam, please---"

"Fine! I'll give you a minute to finish your explanation as to why you didn't file the divorce papers!"

"Sam---"

"You don't want it? Well, then, get out!"

"No! I'll take it. I didn't file them because I love you and I realized I couldn't let you go easily---" "Jesus Christ! Can you stop mentioning the word I love you? It makes me cringe, forgodsake!"

"But that's the truth. I love you and I know I couldn't easily take the pain away and forgive me but---"

"Tss! What did you say?" I asked, couldn't help but narrow my eyes on him. "Take the pain away? And what made you think that I'm still in pain? Whoa! Are you still thinking I'm still in love with you, that I'm still head-over-heels with you and that I haven't moved on yet from you?" Why do I feel that at that certain moment, I should have asked those questions myself more than him?

"Well, for your information, I've already moved on from you and honestly, I've sometimes forgotten that once in my life, I met you!"

hear what I said. Shock and hurt

maybe I'd already forgotten a long time ago

seconds

that. I'm sorry. I didn't file

of him. And hearing those

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FLASHBACK...

to leave when Luke stopped us. He said something to his daughter

he'll prepare for our lunch. At first, I was hesitant with the idea of having lunch with him and not to mention in that same old house, but Cali --- of course, for

showed us his little talent in the kitchen when he cooked spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread that Cali got most excited

And since my daughter already seemed to enjoy the show on TV, I

room. It's been almost five years since I packed up my things and left the house, but wandering my eyes on the four corners of the room, I noticed that nothing has really changed.

to me seeing those things and it suddenly brought back a sting of pain and sadness. I don't know why he's still keeping them, especially now that we're selling the house and I also

heard Luke's voice which made me hold my breath in

didn't move them even when I know you already

him. I didn't know he had finished washing the dishes. He had his hands in

cleaned them every week." He said not looking at me

I realized it, it was too late to take it back as he already heard it, so I have no choice but to continue. "You said it was

in me since

at the same time, a slight chuckle

say?" I asked and was about to go back to the bedroom if I hadn't stopped by his

"I love you."

not just in shock, but in anger that instantly filled

come up with a nicer joke next time?" I asked, forming

love you, Sam. I love you and I'm sorry for not realizing