Chapter 32: Chapter thirty-two: You don't love him!
~~~ Don't ever come back to me again, trying to forget you the best I can. It hurts too much to say you threw us away, nothing that could make you stay. Don't ever miss me anymore, you gave up on us when you closed that door. I wish you all the best, thought you were my last, just please can you let me pretend... to forget...~~~
-Emma Heesters-
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I ran out immediately when I got David's call. I was finding a place where I can talk to him without loud music and noise as a background and my feet brought me to the hotel garden.
I sat in the long chair and stirred slightly when the cool wind blows against my skin.
"Hi, babe." the first thing I said the time I swiped the answer button, unaware of the figure standing in a dim area... watching and listening to every word that comes out of my lips.
"Hello, my beautiful girlfriend, how are you and how's the party going?"
I couldn't help but smile at the word he used for me.
"Well, I'm fine I mean, a little worn out."
"Hmm... just a little?" I could imagine the crease on his forehead.
"Yup, just a little and regarding the party..." I glanced at the entrance where I could see the kids playing fun games that Jack suggested. "...well, the kids enjoy dancing and playing games, especially Cali."
"Wow, that's good, please tell our little girl that Uncle David has a surprise for her when we see each other."
"Wow, really? She would get excited about it, babe." My smile widened when I heard the word 'our' that refers to my daughter. That's just one thing I like about David, he treats and cares so much for Cali like his own daughter.
"I wish I could be there too."
"Hmmp... didn't I tell you to file a vacation leave?"
"Babe, you know how much I wanted to do it, right? But I can't, today is one of my VIP patients' heart surgery and I'll be the head of the surgery team."
"Hmmp! I know," I sighed, looking up at the stars spreading across the dark sky.
"But I promise after all my commitments this month, I'll be by your side 24/7."
"Okay, I'll remember that, babe."
And we talked about random things like we always do when it comes to the point that we no longer have topics to discuss. David is a doctor, one of the outstanding heart surgeons in New York. He's three years my senior and the first time we met each other was so memorable.
Jack and I went to the nearest coffee shop after visiting her cousin in the hospital. David was on break that day and while I was waiting for Jack to come out of the ladies room, I decided to go to the counter to get our orders. But the moment I turned around, I didn't notice him standing behind me, so all the hot coffee in my tray flew over to him and stained his doctor's coat.
And that's it. Of course, I apologized and went with him to the hospital--- to his office to help him put some cream on his chest--- despite his refusal.
"Anyway, I have to go, babe, I still need to prepare for my next surgery."
"You still have a surgery scheduled tonight?" I asked, checking the time from my wristwatch... it's 7:20 pm., which means it's already 10:20 pm in New York.
"Yeah, don't worry this will only last 30 to 40 minutes and this is also my last surgery scheduled for today."
"Fine, good luck with the surgery and please don't skip dinner, Mr. Garcia!" I pretended to scold him and I heard his laugh from the other line.
"I will--- I mean yes, of course, I won't skip dinner. I have to go. I love you, babe."
I closed my eyes when I heard those 3 words. I don't know why I suddenly felt strange when heard him say that.
"Babe, are you still there?"
"Huh? Uhm... yes, I'm still here."
"I said I love you."
"Oh, I love you too, babe."
"Bye..." and I heard the end tone from the other line.
Leaning against my seat, I placed the phone over my chest and sighed. What is happening to me? I bit my lip and closed my eyes for a moment.
Since when did I start to doubt my feelings for him? I love him. He's a perfect boyfriend and husband material that a woman could ever have and I'm lucky to have him. He supports me and understands what I went through. He was there to hear my problems and listen to my thoughts. He never belittled me, instead, he appreciated me, all the things and all the people around me... that's why I loved him. So why did I get confused about my feelings for him?
I was scrolling my phone when I felt someone sat next to me... before my nostrils were hit by a very familiar scent of cologne. I know it, I couldn't be wrong... and I gulped because when I turned, I saw the last person I wanted to see at this moment... Luke.
He has a deep frown painted on his forehead and the looks he's giving me were passing through my clothes, my skin and down to my spine. But even though it shocked me to see him, I masked it and kept my poker face.
"Babe." He uttered, his gaze didn't leave my face.
At first, I was kinda confused about what he said, but when I understand what he meant, I couldn't help raising an eyebrow.
"Was he your boyfriend?" He asked seriousness and curiosity were evident in his voice.
So he heard me talking to David.
"How long have you been there, I mean how long have you been listening to our conversation?"
"So, he's your boyfriend." he leaned against his seat, crossing his arms over his chest and smiled wryly at me.
"I'm sure you've heard everything. You heard me say 'I love him too', so why do you still ask?"
"You don't love him."
"And who are you to say that I don't love him?"
But instead of answering my question, he threw me with another question.
"How long have you been together?"
I formed my fists as irritation filled me.
"Why do you ask and why do you care? Didn't your parents tell you it's wrong to listen to someone else's conversation?"
His head snapped at me upon hearing the word 'parents'. He even clenched his jaws and narrowed his eyes, but didn't say anything... he just stared at me.
"Anyway, to answer your question, Mr. Williams---"
"Mr. Williams?"
"Yes! Why? Aren't you Luke Marcuz Williams?" I gave him a sarcastic smile. "You're right, he's my boyfriend and we've been together for two years." I lied, we've been friends for two years and we're only been together for six months, but who cares?
"Ohh... really?" He sneered.
And to add my lies...
"Yup, and we're planning to get married this year."
That made his sneer disappear and I silently cheered inside.
And since he didn't say anything, I decided to get up and go back inside, but I was just taking a few steps when I heard him shout.
"You can't get married!"
I turned to him, couldn't help the laugh that rose in my throat.
"You can't marry him, Samantha!"
"Why? Are you going to stop my wedding like what I did to yours 8 years ago?" I asked, still laughing. "Come on, Mr. Williams, we're both adults and mature now, so let's act like one."
"Trust me, you can't get married!" He stood up, his face held seriousness as he put his hands inside of his pockets.
I hissed and a sarcastic smile curled up against my lips.
"Wow! Did you just say the word 'trust'? You want me to trust you? But I did! Believe me, I've done it before. Actually, it's the only thing I had back then but you have broken. You lost it, so why would I trust you again this time?"
And that made him shut in his place.
"Nice meeting you again, Mr. Williams, have a good day--- I mean, night." I gave him a forced smile before finally leaving him dumbstruck in his spot.
I immediately ran to the nearest ladies room, entered one of the cubicles and sat down on the lid of the bowl. I rested my elbows on my knees and let my hands take the weight of my head and even my heart that was currently pounding fast inside my ribcage as if I had just come from a marathon.
I breathed... long and deep... and then I closed my eyes, wondering how did I take talking to him without my voice shaking? How did I get such confidence?
Gifts
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received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
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