One More Chance

"I've done so many things in my life, unforgivable things in the past and I regret "I've done so many things in my life, unforgivable things in the past and I regretted every single thing, every single day when you left me. So this time, I want to be there for you when you're And I suddenly choked on my own saliva as I laughed at the last words he had said.

down. I want to share life's happiest moments with you and Cali and with our many children to come..."

"I want to pamper you whenever I can. I want to help you achieve your dreams. I want to support you and hold you day and night until we grow older. Though I can't promise everything will be perfect, I promise we'll make it work and we'll get through it together no matter how it gets. Be mine forever, will you?"novelbin

I blinked as I took a deep breath.

"Sam, I'm not asking you to just marry me, I'm asking you to hold my hand as we begin a new chapter of our lives... the one that's titled forever, so... Samantha Soriano, will you marry me... again?"

Tears welled up around my eyes as I nodded and waited for him to put the ring on my finger. As I watched him slowly put the diamond ring on, I felt a mix of different emotions in my chest... There was so much joy and excitement and nervousness and a little bit of fear that I just couldn't help. I felt so happy that I began to wonder if I was allowed to have so much happiness at that moment or if I was allowed to be that happy.

But when I looked into his eyes and saw his emotions mirror my own, relief washed over me as I cried. I guess everyone who knew my story from the very beginning would understand how I feel.

Loving this man, I guess has been the one constant thing in my life... to say I've been through hell, but that hasn't even lessened or disappeared.

It's truly been a rollercoaster to get to where I am now...how far my love for him has gone and where our relationship has gone. From a teenager who was madly in love with him and has now become his wife... for the second time around.

I've already done everything I can to forget him and move on over the past few years of not seeing him, but what I don't understand is why every time our paths cross, that same feeling I used to hide and bury deep in the corner of my heart will appear and hunt me down again.

I know others may think that I'm such a fool and stupid because once again I have accepted, forgiven and even given a second chance to the person who made my life miserable for a long time, but what can I do if after all I did to forget him and stay away from him, my heart still aches for him? And no matter how I tried to keep my heart from longing for him, it still beats for him.

"Yehey! Congratulations!" Our family, friends, and all the guests screamed at the same time as they witnessed how Luke propose in front of me.

And when he's done, he stood up and without saying a word pulled me into his arms.

"Thank you, I love you, I love you so much," He uttered as he peppered kisses on my hair.

We stood in the middle while in each other's arms for I don't know how long until he decided to free himself and grabbed my face for a sweet and passionate kiss that I was no longer surprised by because I'd been waiting for him to do it since he called my name on stage earlier. "Hey hey!" I heard my brother's scream behind me but I ignored him as I kissed back my now fiancé... for the second time.

"Eherm! Let me just remind you in case you have forgotten that your daughter is watching!"

And that's what made my eyes widen and pushed Luke a little as I realized Cali was there watching us. Due to excitement, it slipped out of my mind that I have a daughter watching a few steps away.

"Cali, come here, baby," Luke called her and she happily obliged and immediately ran toward our direction.

Luke kissed her on the cheek before carrying her into his arms.

"Can I get a kiss back?" He asked and she giggled before giving him a loud kiss on his cheek. "Do you agree if mommy and daddy get married? Do you allow Dad to take care of you and Mom now and in the future?"

"Yes!" her simple and short response and she didn't really need to speak anyway as her eyes sparked with real happiness and excitement.

"Then, will you be my maid of honor on our wedding day?" I asked her and her eyes widened as they lit up in surprise.

"Yes, Mommy, although I don't understand what that means, but yes, I want to be your maid of honor!"

And that answer drew a bunch of laughter from all the guests including us.

Luke held my hand and pulled me closer so he could hug us both.

Well... I guess... maybe that's what fate wants to show me... that despite everything that has happened or despite everything that will happen, when someone is destined for you, fate itself will make a way for you to meet and be your paths cross... whether you know each other or not, whether you have been through something or not... if you meant to be together, no matter what happened, you are truly meant to be together forever... just like us.

Indeed. Every pot has a matching lid. I was just too excited then and rushed to find the lid that was for me. If only I had known or had realized that Luke Marcuz Williams was the only one I'd be with in the future and for the rest of my life, I wouldn't have been a fool chasing him and trying to seduce him back then.

But, on the other hand, if I was given the chance to talk to the 16-year-old me, maybe would tell her to just keep doing what she's doing and not be afraid of getting hurt and making mistakes because one day, all the things she has done will produce good and more than she expected. I will also tell her not to give up on her dreams and the trials of life.

She should be strong because life has so many hardships installed for her, but she need not worry because these are just some of the ways God strengthens her and enables her to achieve whatever she will become in the future.