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,"

know. I just want to make sure you won't get tired

help but smile

did you get through the door

"I walked on tiptoe,"

immediately opened my eyes and frowned

distracted so you

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

went well, it's just that, I couldn't focus on the meeting earlier. I mean, I tried to but I couldn't." He said a little disappointed and

mind kept thinking about

in my throat for a

The only words I had said and rolled

true," he

smiling and putting my phone

you going?" He was suddenly alarmed, stood

I was doing and pretended to be surprised

have dinner... at your place?" I even emphasized the last three words. "Don't tell me you've

he

raising an eyebrow but didn't say

about to open the door when he called my

stopped and turned to him

"Yes?"

"Thanks,"

"For what?"

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 will never let this

just held my breath and walked out of the office

*********

you preparing

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 the future," he replied with a wink and I couldn't help but

"Really, huh?"

he then turned around

in my head and my eyes wandered all over his body. He still has broad shoulders, a sexy S back, and a perfect

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 oozing sex appeal that hadn't changed even after

few seconds later,