One More Chance
Chapter 87: Her boyfriend

~~~Leave the radio on just to hear a voice other than mine because I can't bear to hear the cold truth running through my mind. Because everything I did wrong just keeps hunting me, it won't let me be. Lying here without you, girl, I'm starting to see why you gave up on

me.~~~ -Blake Shelton-

I stirred in my sleep when I felt the side of my bed dip due to someone who sat on it. I smelled a familiar scent of cologne before I felt someone kiss me on the forehead. "Hmm..." I wanted to open my eyes, but I can still feel my body soar from yesterday's activities.

"Good morning, beautiful." That, someone, whispered in my ear and I smiled.

If only New York was just a few minutes of drive to San Francisco, I'd think that someone is David. But I know it's not, so I'd just push that thought behind my mind and turn back to sleep. We just had a short conversation yesterday and he didn't tell me anything about it. "Hey, babe, are you just going to sleep?"

But when I heard his voice again, I suddenly became confused if it was just my imagination hearing his voice or it was really him. He's here in San Francisco, in my room and sitting on the side of the bed right behind me.

"Babe, the weather is nice outside, we can have some outdoor activities. But before that, I'm really expecting to receive a kiss from you."

"Huh!" And that's when I forced to open my eyes and turned around behind me. And there I saw David having the widest smile on his lips.

"Hi, gorgeous."

"David?" I asked as I blinked several times to make sure I wasn't just playing by my own eyes.

"Good morning."

But when he gave me a sweet kiss on the lips, I realized it wasn't just a dream and he's real.

"Oh, my God, babe!" He chuckled and held me close to him when I got up and lunged myself at him.

"Were you surprised to see me?" He asked between his laugh and I immediately freed myself from his embrace.

"Wait! When did you come here? When did you arrive and why didn't you tell me you're coming?" And I remembered how he got into my room. "Oh, my God! How did you enter my room---"

"Hey, babe, calm down and just ask me one at a time. I promise to answer all your questions, but please give me a welcome kiss first."

I didn't wait for any seconds and I kissed him on the lips. I felt comfortable when he's around. More than a boyfriend, he seemed to be a male best friend to me.

"Okay." He said nodding after the kiss. "Now, I'll answer your question one by one, but I'll the rest for the tomorrow and for the rest of the week."

I frowned. "For the rest of the week? You mean..."

"Hmhm, because I'll be staying here for a week."

"Whoa!" I couldn't help but hug him again. "Why didn't you tell me you're coming? You sent me a message yesterday and you said---"

"And I said you'll see me in one of these days."

I looked at him and waited for the rest of his story.

"Actually, I just arrived this morning and Jack was the one who picked me up from the airport. She was with her friend Paul."

A chuckled left my lips upon hearing the name of my best friend followed by Paul.

"Ahh, so you had a secret conversation, huh?"

"Uhuh... but not really a secret. Anyway, let's go downstairs, your parents are waiting for you so we can have breakfast together. And guess what?"

"What?" I asked, furrowing my eyebrows.

"I was one of those who made breakfast."

"Wow! Well, then, congratulations, Mr Garcia and thank you. I thought you'll never keep your promise."

"I told you, a promise is a promise. I've just been busy these past few weeks, but here I am now. And I don't remember any promises to you I didn't keep, do I, Miss Soriano?"

I just smiled and nodded because he's right, he's a man of action and besides, I couldn't remember any promises he didn't keep. Yes, there have been times when it's late, but he always had a good reason aside from the fact that his time was always divided for me and his profession. But what important is that he did it, just like this morning.

I started the day by doing my usual morning routine with David waiting for me in my room. And after changing into one of my comfortable clothes, we headed hand-in-hand downstairs where my parents were waiting for us.

Cali, Jack and Dale were all present in the living room. And was when I found out that my best friend knew what David was planning since he was in New York.

I didn't have to introduce David to the family, especially to my parents as they'd met him in New York since David and I started dating.

After we had breakfast, we went to Jack's old apartment because David wanted to stay there instead of one in the guest's room in my parents' house. He refused our offer to use one of the rooms because he said he wanted to give me space or in other words, he'll do it as a respect for But he my family and parents said he will become a daily visitor and my parents and I should expect to see him every day.

I helped him unpacked and arranged his stuff in the closet with the help of Cali's little hands too and after

that, we started the whole day by Thes going buying goods fresh fruits, vegetables and everything we need for our dish for dinner. We decided to eat out for lunch and cook for dinner and then he'll take us home after we eat.

LUKE's POV:

I parked my car in front of the gate of Soriano's mansion and was about to open the door and go out when the huge gate suddenly opened and I saw Sam's car heading towards the driveway, but what surprised me Is that she was not alone. She's with someone, a man to be precise and that man was the one holding the steering wheel.

The driver's side window was opened at that time and I saw my family sitting inside. From the way, he looked at my wife and how Sam laughed with what he was saying, I knew by then who that man was. He's David, Samantha's boyfriend.

-'So, he's here. I thought he's in New York? When did he arrive in San Francisco?'-

Gritting my teeth, I slammed my fists on the steering wheel. I bought flowers and chocolate mousse cake for my two girls, but I didn't know it would be useless, it would only be wasted.

A few minutes later, I just found

myself following her car. I can't explain what exactly to feel at that moment... seeing your loved ones being with someone else's company, it made me mad, jealous but at the same time, hurt. I wanted toget them out of that car, but I can't do anything but watch them because the other side of the brain kept screaming in my head...

'You idiot! You know you don't have the right to do that!'-

Deep inside me, I know I have, but what stopping me is that 'I don't have enough strength to do it.' I hurt her so much before that's why I'm doing my best to earn her forgiveness and I know what I was thinking would not be a great help. They were laughing when they stopped right in front of Jack's old apartment and the happiness Sam felt was evident through her laugh and action as she clung to that man's arm while Cali held her mother's hand.

And by watching them from afar, I didn't even notice the grip I was giving the poor wheel as I saw them kissed before entering the door.

Regrets filled my head again at that moment. I wanted to run after them, pull my wife out of his embrace and rip that man's throat, but how would I do that if he made her laugh? The very thing I didn't give her when she's still with me?