One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 110: The bartender

~~~There were nights when the wind was so cold that my body froze in bed if I just listened to it right outside the window. There were days when the sun was so cruel that all the tears turned to dust and I just knew my eyes were drying up forever. I finished crying in the instant that you left and I can't remember where or when or how. I banished every memory of you and I had ever made~~~

-Celine Dion-

"Hey, I'm not afraid to face her it's just that---"

"It's just that you are struggling to confess your feelings." I was the one who continued what I thought he was going to say.

"Hmmp! Yeah, kinda." He shrugged.

I didn't say anything. I just looked at him and chuckled again.

"I can't believe you."

We continued our conversation even when we reached the milk section.

But when we were about to leave, I was suddenly stopped when a man walked past me also pushing a cart towards the milk section.

"Sam, why did you stop?"

I heard Francis ask me but I ignored him as I turned around to look at the man who seemed quite familiar to me.

"Do you know him?"

He asked again, but my attention had already been caught by the man. I watched him as he gets a box of infant milk and put it in his cart before heading towards to I don't know where.

And since I got curious and at the same time, my instincts seem to want me to follow him, so I did.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Francis patted me on the shoulder, but I motioned him to keep quiet by placing my index finger over my lips.

"Shhh! Just follow behind me." I said my eyes weren't leaving the man.

"Why are we following him? Do you know him?"

"Honestly, I don't know." I shook my head. "I mean, I'm not sure. It's like I've seen him before, I just don't know when and where, but he looked really familiar."

glanced at him, I also found him

thought of a few occasions in the past where perhaps I have

heading to the liquor section,"

the liquor section. I looked at the expensive brands of wines and liquors to my left and then slowly turned to the man--- and then I finally realized. I

turned to me, confusion

recognized him!" Surprise was evident in my voice. "He just got old but I know it's

"Who is he?"

a few years ago at the night bar and he was the one..." I couldn't even mention the next words as the memories of that night rushed back into my head. I formed my fists as I closed my eyes

until I get to talk to him and ask him about what happened and why he did those things!" I was referring to the sleeping pill he put on my drinks and a sex-enhancing drug he put on Luke's drinks.

few years, do you think he can still remember you and what had

the answer if I didn't ask him, besides, he should be! He should remember that incident because if not, I will make him remember every single detail of what happened that night!" "Ah---oh..." His eyes went wide and suddenly let go of my arm when I seriously looked at him and

I walked over to the man's direction before he could even exit the wine and

sweetest smile I have just practiced while approaching

didn't respond even a single word, but I didn't miss the shock and instant recognition that registered in both of his eyes. A small gasp also escaped his lips before his mouth hung in mid-air. "Do you still remember me?"

so." He replied shaking his head as he moved his eyes

crossing my arms

I-I don't

why do you stutter? It seems to me that you recognized me right away, it's just that you don't want to

avoid me by thinking of turning around but ended up bumping

I couldn't help but chuckle when my bodyguard shrugged his shoulders and

is more than 6

compared to him. Well, we're just the same. Both

back while someone is still talking to you." Francis said raising an eyebrow. "And who are

her questions, this nobody in front of you can take your head off

you

not used to threatening someone. I'm a man of action and if I say I'll break your neck in the next few seconds, I'll do it!" "Huh?" The man gasped in shock but then sighed in frustration after

an eyebrow when he

you want, but let's find a quiet place

see? You're not a good actor. I

recognized you in

to know you as it's been a few years. I thought you

but I was

said nodding. "So make sure you don't leave any details