One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 138: The new neighbor

~~~How can I convince you what you see is real? Who am I to blame you for doubting what you feel? I was always reachin' you were just a girl I knew. I took for granted the friend I had in you. I was living for a dream, loving for a moment. Taking on the world that was just my style. Now I look into your eyes, I can see forever. The search is over, you were with me all the while~~~

-Survivor-

"Yeah, I know and that's what I want to tell you so I pulled you here, girl!" She said screaming again.

"Haist! Hailey, you don't have to scream, I'm just here right in front of you!" What is going on with people today as they love to scream when talking to me? Earlier it was my daughter, now it's my neighbor.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I couldn't help it." She giggled and settled herself comfortably in her seat.

"So what do you want to say?" I asked with a sigh.

"Hmm... Mr. McGregor has already left the room next to you."

"Huh? Since when?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

"Well, he evacuated that room three days ago, and guess what---there's already a new tenant to occupy that room today, Samy girl."

"Ohh... so he left three days ago that's why I haven't seen him these last few days," I said nodding, ignoring the last line she said.

"Yup because you're only here at night but not in the morning, plus, you're always busy with your business, so yeah, you wouldn't really see him not even when he said goodbye to all of us that day." She shrugged and although there was a smile on her lips, her eyes couldn't hide how sad she was inside.

Well, who wouldn't be? Mr. McGregor isn't the typical 'old man' who would scold you when you met him in the hallway or when you didn't give him priority to use the lift. In fact, he is the most kind-hearted old man... as in 'old man' having no wife or children I have met so far. He always spreads good vibes and smiles at everyone every time you meet him. He has no room for sadness even when he has already aged alone and single. Well, that's how I got to know him in almost a year of being neighbors. "Oh, by the way, what would you like to drink, coffee, juice, tea---"

"No, no, no, thanks, Hailey, but I'm fine. Just sit return to your seat and continue what you're saying." I smiled at her and motioned her to sit down again.

is already a new

already said that." I

He's like a Greek God, in short, macho-gwapito, Samy girl!" (He's so handsome and he's got abs! He's like a Greek God!) "Wait---what is macho-gwapito means?" I

it means, he's a handsome

few seconds when she screamed again for I don't know how many times since she pulled me into her apartment. Jesus Christ, she's like a teenager who seemed to have received a wink from her crush. "Wait, how do you know

I saw it through his fitted white shirt. He has broad shoulders, a well-sculpted nose, a beautiful soft skin, and

of happiness and excitement in one. "For God's sake, Hailey, I think I have to go. I remember I didn't turn off the Tv when I got up to check the

all day and night without interruption." And with that, I headed towards the door and exited her room ignoring her

That girl, I mean, woman!" I exclaimed silently, letting out a loud sigh the moment I closed the door behind

then stopped when I noticed that the shattered glass on the floor had been already

the turn the knob when

move in my spot nor didn't turn around to look at whoever opened that door, but when a very familiar scent hit my nostrils, my head was as quick as a splash to turn to that door... and there he was standing, the Greek God that Hailey was referring to

stared at him from head to toe. -'Am I hallucinating or he's really standing in front of me?'- I asked in my head, but when his lips curled

flashing

well, I lost count as I couldn't believe he

you doing here?" I couldn't help but ask out of surprise and

question I was supposed to ask you, it's just that you beat me." He shrugged and

the fact that it was he who was now going to live in the room next to mine. -'What the

that room?" I asked, trying to smile. 'Trying' is the word because

suddenly felt pressured by his presence and was sad at the

shrugged still having the handsome

Taguig city, why did you choose to live here? Are you following me?" My mind asked where a silent question should have been,

it's because I hate being stuck in traffic, secondly, this

That sweetheart endearment again,'-

surprised to see you here. I didn't