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

care of me when

Martha rolled her eyes

and I shook my head as I seriously looked at them. "You know what, to be honest, he no longer needs to tell me those things because, in

silent, well, of course, except for

tossed me a piece of popcorn while faking a hurt expression. "You don't have to emphasize the

just bit my lip and chuckled

of course, it's 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

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

I feel like my heart is

of us were shocked when Dana suddenly cried. "What the heck--- what happened to

question, she

is going on with you?" Martha

my husband!" And

your husband and I missed my boyfriend too, but why are you crying? Why did you cry all of a

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 out

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and conditions. It just needs a she who can trust and a he who can

on your face, Sam? What happened

I just came out of the office and went straight to the counter right after

your boyfriend's call and then you went out of the office with a

the high chair and without a word took her

heck--- what is going on with you, Samantha? You're freaking me out! What did you and Luke talk about

I replied with a sigh. "He

what about my husband?

heard the excitement in her voice and that made

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