One More Chance by Jaycelle Rodriguez

Chapter 166: He wasn't coming home

So when is he coming back?"

It was Dana's question who was now currently waiting for her popcorn to pop inside the microwave as she and the girls... Hailey and Martha decided to do a movie marathon in my apartment while excitedly talking about our cozy vacation in Tagaytay. Well, it has been a week since Luke left with Dana's husband and it has also been a week that they've been using my apartment as their favorite place to hang out after work.

"Uhm... actually, he should be back next week, it's just that he and his client haven't signed yet their new project, so they'll probably stay they for another week or so," I replied, turning my eyes back on the television screen and started scanning the new top movies on Netflix. Martha was on my left and Hailey was on my right.

"Ohh... so that means you'll be single for another two weeks!" Martha screamed and they all shared glances.

"Girls---"

"And that also means we can go to the nightclub on weekends!" Dana screamed too.

"Hey, count me in! I'm free this weekend!" My mouth hung open when Hailey added to the noise.

They all screamed at the same time and Dana excitedly ran to the living room with a bowl of popcorn in her hands.

"I'm sorry, girls but I think I can't go with you this coming weekend." I decided to interrupt them and already cut off their excitement.

"What do you mean you can't?" Hailey asked me, frowning. She then slumped on the floor.

"I mean I can't go with you to the nightclub while he's away,"

"What?" They all asked wide-eyed at the same time.

"He asked me not to come with you while he's away,"

"But why? Was he also asking you not to hang out with us while he's on a business trip?" Hailey, always the exaggerated Hailey, asked almost in a scream.

"No, that's not what he meant!"

"Then what?"

turned to Dana

that no one will take care of me when I get drunk."

Martha rolled her eyes while the

head as I seriously looked at them. "You know what, to be honest, he no longer needs to tell me those things because, in the first place, we should know that we shouldn't be doing those things, especially

well, of course, except

faking a hurt expression. "You don't have to emphasize the word

my lip

still up to you and your partners on how would you discuss this matter. But for me, I've realized lately that it's unfair to him that I still go to nightclubs even though I'm already in a relationship. I'm still socializing, drinking, and dancing with other men while he's waiting for me at home... thinking and worrying

help letting out a deep sigh as suddenly my conscience kicked in me at the thought of him

I feel like my heart is suddenly squeezed because of what

the three of us were shocked when Dana suddenly

question, she wailed more like a

you?" Martha also asked her with worry

missed my husband!"

my boyfriend too, but why are you

and I couldn't help myself anymore. I missed him and I remembered those nights that we fought because he didn't want me to go out, but I was too stubborn and still went

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promises, terms, and conditions. It just needs a she

on your face, Sam? What happened to

Dana with a loud sigh. I just came out of the office and went straight to the counter right after receiving

before answering your boyfriend's call and then you went out of the office with a deep frown!

without a word took her

freaking me out! What did

not coming home yet," I

husband? Is

the excitement in her voice

home tomorrow, he's going back to the Philippines alone," I emphasized the last word which made her eyes sparkle with excitement. "Oh, thank God! I