One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 112: Your wife is here

~~I lose my way and it's not too long before you point it out. I cannot cry because that's weakness in your eyes. I'm forced to fake a smile, a laugh every day of my life. My heart can't possibly break when it wasn't even whole to start with. Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk. Because of you, I find it hard to trust not only me but everyone around me. Because of you, I am afraid~~~

-Kelly Clarkson-

I sighed inwardly and closed my eyes after hearing what the gay employee screamed like he was imagining Luke's naked body in front of him. I just hope this guy knows him well.

I waited a few minutes until the lift reached the executive floor in which to my not-so-surprise, the three got off in a hurry that they didn't notice me standing in front of them. But I chose to ignore them and tried to calm myself again. They are not worthy of my effort. I looked around the spacious floor with a sea of blue-collar employees. It's my second time here and hopefully, this would be the last too. I was about to ask someone where to find the CEO's office when Patrick, if I am not mistaken, his assistant recognized me. "Miss Samantha?"

"Uhm---"

"I'm Patrick, Luke's assistant. We met at your daughter's party, remember? You know, the one in front of the restroom---"

"Yup, I remember you." I smiled at him.

"Oh, thanks. Anyway---"

"I'm here to meet your boss. Can you please inform him that I need to talk to him?" And that's when a smile faded from his lips.

The employees on the same floor who were listening to our conversation started to form different expression on their faces. "Huh? B-But he's currently in a meeting---"

"What time is he going to finish?"

"Uhm..." He checked the time on his wristwatch. "They were just starting by this time and since it's a presentation of the company's new project to the client, I'm sure they'll be finished in approximately two hours." "Fine!"

"Huh?" He stared at me in shock.

"I'll wait for him in his office."

"But I'm not sure if they will only take two hours---"

"Then tell him his 'wife' is waiting for him in his office!" I emphasized the word wife that made everyone gasped in surprise, including Patrick.

"Y-Yeah..." I raised an eyebrow as he stuttered. "I-I gotta go and tell him that his wife is waiting... yeah..." He said nodding before hurrying to the elevator.

But I cursed under my breath when the elevator door finally closed. It's been a long time since I've visited this company and I've already forgotten where the CEO's office is... the same thing I forgot to ask Patrick before letting him go.

I couldn't help but sigh loudly out of frustration. I completely forgot that I was in the middle of blue-collar employees who were now having mixed expression... shock, confused and at the same time, terrified.

"Good morning, Ma'am, I'm Railey, would you like me to assist you to the CEO's office?"

I was brought back to myself when I heard that familiar voice and when I looked at the woman who introduced herself, I was surprised--- which added to the surprises I received and felt for the day--- as she was one of the female employees I met in the elevator earlier. "Uhm... I-I want to apologize for what happened earlier in the elevator, especially what we talked about---"

okay, I don't

has a daughter, but we've never

never seen me here because it's a secret marriage and I know that the CEO's personal life remains a secret

nodded, giving me an apologetic

show me where

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PATRICK'S POV:

as I left my boss' wife. I don't know but it's funny to think that my boss's wife was scarier than

looked at me in surprise and confusion. I shouldn't have been here as he assigned me with another project, but what would I suppose

wearing a smile of

here? Didn't I tell you to take care of the

I cut him off in purpose before he could burst out and thank God

is here?" He asked me with a deep frown. I understand what he

your wife is

word

the middle of

you in your office. So yeah, I'm

now and

was I who got interrupted when he hardly

hell didn't you tell me right

doing

as he called everyone's attention. He told them that I will be the one to present them with the new project as

it later after

"W-What? Wait!"

himself and disappeared from

a surprise for

know he's

turned my attention to the team and to our client who suddenly became a swarm of bees, buzzing about what had just

CEO is already married

he got married 9 years ago," said,

we're all here for

has nothing to

could open

stated loudly. "So, let's get

facing at

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SAM's POV:

I couldn't rest while waiting for Luke to show up in front of me, I decided to look around his office. Cali's photo was the first to appear before my eyes at the top of his table, next to our wedding