One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 149: The dinner

~~~When I think back on these times and the dreams we left behind, I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get to have you in my life. When I look back on these days, I look and see your face. You were right there for me. In my dreams, I'll always see you soar above the sky,

In my heart, there'll always be a place for you for all my life~~~

-There You'll Be (Faith Hill)-

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"Whoa! Mr. gorgeous is here!" Martha ran to the office, squealing.

"Hey, what's going on with you?" I asked, laughing as she nearly tripped over the center table.

"Your boyfriend is here!" She squealed again, her grin almost reaching up to her ears.

"What? But I have no boyfriend." I shrugged, even though I already have an idea of what she was talking about or should I say who she was talking about.

"Fine, your soon-to-be boyfriend is here," she pouted and I laughed again. "And he's waiting for you outside,"

I checked the time on my wristwatch and frowned when I saw that it was only 6:30 pm.

"It's still early," I muttered more to myself.

"Hmm... of course, he's making an effort, so it doesn't bother him even if he waits for you for 30 minutes." She grinned and I just rolled my eyes. "I'm going back to the counter," she winked at me.

"Ahh... so that's just your purpose why you ran here!" I concluded but I just got a wink before she finally went out of my sight.

I leaned back against my seat, closing my eyes for a while. I didn't notice the time. The last time I checked my wristwatch was before I walked into the office and it was only five in the afternoon and now it's already six-thirty. I suddenly felt tired so I took a deep breath and was about to go back to reading the reports on the computer when I felt a hand on my shoulders. I gasped and probably would have screamed if I hadn't smelled the familiar scent at that time.

"What are you doing here?" I asked and was about to get up but he held me still and began to massage my shoulders.

"Why? Am I not allowed to enter your office? I'm going out now---"

"I didn't say that! I just asked what you were doing here." And since I closed my eyes when he started moving his fingers on both my shoulders, I missed the grin that appeared on the corner of his lips. "Alright," he answered shortly.

"It's only 6:30, you're 30 minutes early,"

just want to make sure you won't get tired and walk when you go

couldn't help but smile at what he

you get through the

"I walked on tiptoe,"

eyes and frowned

distracted so you

go earlier?" I asked the moment he stopped and pulled the chair

that, I couldn't focus on the meeting earlier. I mean, I tried to but I

kept

my throat for a few

Williams!" The only words I had said and rolled

it's true,"

stood up, smiling and putting my phone inside

was suddenly alarmed, stood

was doing and pretended to be surprised at his question and action

your place?" I even emphasized

of course not!" His eyes widened as he got up. "I would never change my

at him, raising an eyebrow but didn't say

open the door when he called my

stopped and turned to

"Yes?"

"Thanks,"

"For what?"

know why I'm letting you do this..." I motioned to our intertwined hands and smiled. "But I like it," I winked at him which brought his smile to his ears. "And I

my breath and walked out of the office with my hand in

*********

are you preparing

changed into a casual dress and watched him move around the kitchen counter as he prepared for our dinner. "Hmm... something you would like to eat with me

"Really, huh?"

turned around

I watched him doing wonders in that small kitchen, my imagination started to kick in my head and my eyes wandered all over his body. He still has broad shoulders, a sexy S back, and a perfect ass that hasn't changed even after the years. The muscles in

lower lip to stifle the mischievous grin that appeared on it. I suddenly realized how maturity added more to his handsome face. It suits him and even added to his

few seconds later,