One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 143: Thick-skinned bitch

~~~ know there have been times that I have caused you pain, I'd turn them all around if I could start again. There's something I must say I know it's overdue. The sweetest thing I've known or ever called my own begins and ends with you. The meaning of my life, it all

begins with you. How I love you... How I love you~~~

-Engelbert Humperdinck-

I heard nothing so I glanced back at him only to see his expression more pleased than earlier.

"Let's eat," The only thing I uttered before passing the plates to the two of them.

"Hmm... it looks yummy, mommy," Cali exclaimed excitedly. Luke sat down next to her so I chose to sit across their seats on the table. "What do you call this dish? It also smells delicious!"

"This is one of the famous Filipino dishes, baby, it is called menudo," I replied as I started transferring a small amount of dish onto her plate.

"Wow!" She even clapped her hands.

As I was about to pour onto my plate, I was surprised when Luke suddenly pointed to his plate and said...

"What about me?" He asked, showing a childish expression.

I blinked repeatedly at his action but moved the serving spoon in his direction.

"You have your hands, right?" I smiled but he didn't stop there.

"Please...?"

-'What the heck?'- I gritted my teeth but maintained my smile because Cali was observing our interactions.

first time tasting this dish and I'm sure it would be so delicious when you're the one who pour it into my

the taste change if

even looked at me with

at that moment, I still can't help but feel a little irritated with his over-acting way of pleasing us. It's the first time he's done

She seemed to enjoy his father's craziness, so I guess I was left with no choice t

a deep breath... with a stretched smile... I took the serving spoon and started pouring the dish on his plate. And when he pointed to

to say 'Ouch' as he was hurt,

sweetheart," I grinned, emphasizing the

no idea where he is, but I just

calling her every morning and every night before going to bed and there was one time that I overheard their conversation, but I pretended to be unaware. Luke was asking where I was and if I was too already going to bed and the silly daughter of mine giggled before answering him with a yes. He even tried to talk to me but I went to the bathroom and said I was going to pee

Saturday afternoon, we have a double number of customers.

entered the shop. Martha was the first to see and approached them first but then

eyes met, but only to be fade after a few seconds when

mumbled before turning around and walking

doesn't like the ambiance, but she keeps coming back here. Hmm... well, she has no choice because she's

preparing a cup of cappuccino when a familiar scent hit my nostrils. It's him. I slowly turned around and saw Luke standing a few inches away from

I asked him in a dazed voice.

here to treat my employees and of course, as

customer, but what I mean is that what are you doing here inside the counter? This area

co-owner of the shop allowed me to come in and talk to my wife." He shrugged, grinning, and winked at Dana who's pretending to be oblivious of what's happening in front of her. Even though I was surprised at his last

for two years, so I

I just

the cup of coffee to the customer on table

what do you want to talk

seconds before he answered but