One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 165: Sweet moment

***There is no better feeling than to love someone and to be loved in return by that same person***

All my life I thought my dream of being loved in return by someone to who I dedicated my life wouldn't happen anymore.

I've already stopped believing and used to think that maybe Luke and I were not really meant for each other.

But having him next to me at this very moment felt surreal. I still can't believe he's now holding me by his arms and telling me the words I only imagined in my head when I was younger. "Hmm... why?"

My eyebrows drew a straight line when he asked me all of a sudden.

"What do you mean why?" I asked in response.

"Why are you staring at me, sweetheart?" He asked again as he kissed me on the forehead.

"Oww!" A giggle escaped my lips and I looked away. "How did you know I'm staring at you?"

"I just know it," he shrugged, pulling me even closer.

We've just had a fancy dinner and now taking our time watching the beautiful moonlit Taal lake on the terrace of the hotel we have been occupying since yesterday.

"I felt your stares," a grin twitched on the corner of his lips.

"Because I just realized how handsome you are tonight, Mr. Williams,"

"I - I'm sorry, sweetheart, but can you say it again?"

"I just realized how handsome you are tonight." I shrugged, a mischievous grin hiding behind my lips.

"Ohh... is it just now? Did you just realize it now?" He then stared at me with wide eyes. "I can't believe you, sweetheart! You loved me for almost half of your life and only realized how handsome I am now?"

"Oh, my goodness, Luke Marcuz! Yes, I loved you since I was a teenager, but you don't have to brag it out, and mind you--- you said you loved me first before I learned my feelings for you!" I then playfully punched his arm. "Ouch! Come on, I'm just kidding," he kissed me on the forehead for I don't know how many times that night... I have already lost count. "And you're avoiding my question, sweetheart,"

"Huh? What is your question?"

"Did you just find me handsome tonight?"

I bit my bottom lip before laughing at his hilarious question.

"Of course, not! You already said that I have loved you for almost half of my life, so that means, I already found you attractive then. And maybe even when you get older, I'll still find you just as attractive as when I first met you." "Hmm..." I held my breath as a cheeky grin appeared on his lips.

with my answer now, Mr. Williams?"

"Yup, very satisfied!"

squealed when he started kissing me on the neck, but when

to satisfy you, Mrs.

excitement when he scooped me off my seat and started pacing toward the bedroom. "And what are you thinking of, Mister?" "Whatever you're mind is thinking

you feel tired of it?" I asked, feigning amazement when he he

would I feel tired when I love you with all my

a teenage lover boy, Mr. Williams," I teased him, but he just

sure, I will still love you and forever be in love with you

instantly turned into a soft gasp as I felt the softness of the mattress behind my back and at

started doing its job on my leg and then

in a sudden pleasure that consumed both my body and sanity. I even arched my body forward to him and closed my eyes to calm myself. "Ready

really need to

I answered barely a whisper as what he was

then suddenly stopped what he was doing and looked me in

know that I

gulped, surprised at his

whispered again with a nod. I really wanted to laugh at him at that moment but

proudly. "I love

you too," I replied

the steps that only we can see, understand and appreciate. Steps that no longer require careful and repeated practice because our bodies already know what to do next. There were

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the way, sweetheart, I have to

forehead that same night... well,

tell me you got another woman pregnant?" I tried to let out a hilarious joke to see his reaction and I couldn't help but laugh when I got

to you way back before, I never intended to have

silenced for a few seconds, and smiled

may I ask why?" 'Her' means his ex-girlfriend who turned out

at me seriously and let out a deep

we suddenly talking about this,

want to know,

it okay with you

and I don't see anything wrong with

to feel awkward and God, I don't want you to misunderstand my feelings. You know I

but don't worry, I've already moved on and I love you too, so whatever you will

I have something to tell

wait, so come

He sighed, scratching the back of his neck. "Well, because at that time, since I had already disappointed you big time, I don't want to disappoint Cali anymore.