One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 164: His promise

"Oh... my... God! Sam, what is the meaning of this?"

-'Jeez!'- I bit my lip when Hailey saw us walking hand in hand in the supermarket. I remember I haven't told her about Luke yet.

I was about to let go of Luke's hand but he tightened his grip and pulled me to him. He then looked at me puzzled but I hadn't had the time to speak as Hailey asked me again. "Isn't he Luke, our neighbor"

Her eyes were filled with shock and confusion as they moved from me and then to Luke.

"The one I was referring to the last time..."

I was about to speak but she interrupted me.

"Hailey ---"

"Why are you holding each other's hand? Don't tell me...?"

"Uhm... Hailey---" but this time, it was Luke who interrupted me.

"Why? She's my girlfriend, so I can't see anything wrong with it." He said which made Hailey's eyes widen like saucers. "Can't I hold my girlfriend's hand, Miss?"

"Oh, my... sweet Jesus Christ! Samantha, care to share with me what happened because the last time I check, I was confessing something to you, right?" She looked at me with her rounded eyes.

"Yeah, but let me explain, and let me introduce you to each other. Luke, this is Hailey, our neighbor. She's occupying the door to my left and if you remember it was her who entered my apartment when the large vase in the living room broke---" but I hadn't finished speaking when Hailey interrupted me again, her surprised reaction were now doubled.

"Oh, jeez! So he was the one hiding in your closet!" It wasn't a question.

"H - How did you know he was hiding in my closet that time?" I asked, confused.

"Come on, Samantha, what are you--- five? That idea is very popular in movies, series, and even in real life, duh! And mind you, I did that too when I was in college!"

"Ohh..." the reaction I made and continued with the introduction. "Hailey, I know you have already met him, but I just want to formally introduce him to you. This is Luke, our neighbor, and... uhm... my boyfriend."

I bit my lower lip when she remained silent for a few seconds, staring at me.

didn't you tell me?" She then made a sad face

to keep it a secret from you, it's just that, I couldn't find the right timing to tell you, besides, I don't see you often

have my number, you know! You could have called me if you really wanted me to know about your relationship with

know, it's my fault, I'm sorry. But anyway, I have something to tell you," I said seriously and then held her

me you're now

my head. I heard Luke chuckling behind me, but I just

talk about this over

for

the most delicious coffee and cheesecake

I will treat you to the best of the best coffee and cheesecake not just in town but

her eyes at me as she

giggle too. I know that in fact, I shouldn't really have to tell her about our relationship, but since I consider her a friend and a sister at the same time, maybe it's fine

ex-husband the time I walked into your room? I can't

still at the counter, ordering our

has been busier between us because we

have been busy lately, but you should have knocked on my door or you should have called

I said giving her the cutest smile

it really surprised me, I'm happy for you and even if you forgot me in those times you were under his sweaty naked body and both panting on top of his king-sized bed--- I'm still happy for you!" "Jesus Christ, Hailey!

She said with a shrug and chuckle at

again that making her laugh her lungs

for God's sake, Sam! What

kind of topic," I complained, my

to laugh

I mean,

Argh! I remember the time when you told me about your ex-husband and what you went through in your marriage, I somehow felt your emotions back then. The anger... disappointment... pain... because I believe that no

I don't want to believe he is that man a few years ago! I guess he's

bit my lip due to

husband rather who will take care of you until you both

was about to open

"He's here,"

who was now already approaching our table with a tray of drinks in

eyes were seriously moving from me and then to Luke when the latter placed the coffee and cheesecake in front of her. But then her gaze stayed on him when he was done giving us our drinks." "Luke Marcuz Williams," she