One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 160: At the night club

We were having lunch in the office when Luke suddenly received a call from his secretary. He excused himself for a while to take the call, so Dana and I were left at the table.

"Hmm... what do you think that call is about?" Curiosity kicked in Dana's head as she really had to kick my feet lightly under the table.

"I have no idea," I shrugged, shaking my head, and continued eating.

"Ohh... I think he suddenly has an urgent meeting today and he will have to go back to the office or somewhere for that meeting."

I stopped stuffing the crispy fried chicken into my mouth and stared at her in disbelief.

"Really? Are you now becoming a fortune teller?" I asked, laughing at her.

"Well, I just got the idea based on your boyfriend's expression." She gave me a shrug. "Come on, look at him and tell me based on his looks that he's not tensed. Tsk. Tsk. Look at his shoulders and then the frown on his forehead---"

"Oh, yeah, yeah, I know I can see him, but let's just ask him when he returned." I continued eating my chicken. Honestly, I have already sensed that his secretary called him for that reason. It's either he will have to go back to the office or he will have to go to their client's place. But since in my mind, I don't want to take it, I don't want to let him go, I just pushed it aside so I could continue eating without disappointment.

But everything that Dana had said and even all I was thinking was true because that's what Luke mentioned first as soon as he sat down next to me.

"Sam..."

"Hmm... yes?" I asked, not looking at him and pretending to be clueless about what he had to say.

And even Dana who was sitting in front of our seats pretended to be ignorant and bit again the previously empty chicken bone on her plate just to listen to what Luke had to say. I really wanted to laugh at her seeing how silly she looked at that moment, but hearing the seriousness in Luke's voice made that laugh in my throat shrink.

"Sweetheart, I'm sorry, but I have to go back to the office."

I held my breath for a few seconds as my mind screamed... -'Yeah, I already knew it!'-

"I have to prepare some documents for the out-of-town meeting."

"Out of the town meeting?" This time, I turned to him, but I did my best not to show disappointment in my voice.

"Yes, my team and I have to fly to Davao City this afternoon for the urgent meeting."

City, Southeastern Mindanao Island,

are you

3 p.m,"

before walking towards the door. I know she

was about to get up

"Sam..."

"Hmm... why?"

"I'm sorry---"

don't have to apologize," I shook my head

because I promised to take you out

and opportunity to do any kind of date in

bit my lip as I hugged him tightly. And just like the previous time he mentioned those words, I didn't reciprocate

since I didn't say it back, I just replied with a kiss. I cupped both his cheeks and kissed him on the lips. I didn't have to wait for any seconds as he kissed me

I get there," he said right

you going

I mean, I still have no idea. Maybe I can

me!" I playfully narrowed my

head and gave me a quick kiss

even for

do in my life, to forget you. Argh! I will miss you so

when he again pulled me into a hug. Well,

day, since Luke already called and informed me that he couldn't fly back to Manila, I decided to go with Dana, Martha, Toni, and some of our employees to the bar to continue Martha's birthday celebration. Of course, I have also informed Luke about it and he just told

the stairs as she asked us in

slay and turn the club upside down!" Martha screamed too and we all

as he too has a business trip in Dubai, so we all gathered at

are still allowing

my seat when Martha mentioned the word husband, but

he is going to be

at me at the same time. "Come on, girls,

her

her hands in the air as

Almighty God for giving me friends like