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

help but smile at what he

did you get through the

"I walked on tiptoe,"

I immediately opened my eyes and frowned at him.

you're just distracted so you didn't notice

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

I couldn't focus on the meeting earlier. I mean, I tried to but I couldn't." He said a little disappointed and even shook his head so I really believed it

my mind kept thinking

in my throat for a few seconds when he

don't suit you, Mr. Williams!" The only words

it's true,"

up, smiling and putting my phone inside my

you going?" He was suddenly alarmed, stood up, and

pretended to be surprised at his question and

said we're going to have dinner... at your place?" I

he got up. "I would never change

him, raising an eyebrow but didn't say

open the door when he called my attention.

and turned to him with

"Yes?"

"Thanks,"

"For what?"

my hand and intertwined it with his. "Honestly, I don't know why I'm letting you do this..." I motioned to our intertwined hands and smiled. "But I

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

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are you preparing

the kitchen table. I've already 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 again in

"Really, huh?"

then turned around and

still has broad shoulders, a sexy S back, and a perfect ass that hasn't changed even after the years. The muscles in his biceps

on it. I suddenly realized how maturity added more to his handsome face. It suits him and even added to his oozing sex appeal that hadn't changed even

later,