Chapter Five

"Hey, witch, stop pacing!" Jacky shrieked.

I couldn't sit still and had been walking back and forth in front of her for a while now. I was having second thoughts about going to the place Jace told me to meet him. What could we possibly talk about? I was so nervous.

"It's just, friend, I'm really nervous. What do you think we'll talk about?" I asked, turning to face her.

"Maybe he wants to make things right, girl." She said without hesitation.

"What if he doesn't? What if we talk about an annulment?"

"Oh, girl? I thought you didn't like him? That's the only thing missing between you two, right? What's the problem with that? If that's what he wants to talk about, then it's for the best." She said.

You're right, aren't I? Why am I so nervous?

"You have a point. You're really smart, Jacky. I'm not surprised you passed the board exams." I just said. But I knew I still looked completely flustered.

"You love him, you just don't want to admit it." She whispered.

"What love are you talking about?" I snapped at her, giving her a nasty look.

She chuckled softly, "Wow, you're so dramatic. You're giving yourself away." She even made a funny face. "And I spoke so quietly, you heard that? You have great hearing, girl!"

"You're crazy! I don't have good hearing. Your voice is just really loud." I sat down on the couch. "Tsss. I'm really nervous!" I blurted out. My heart was still racing.

She looked at me and stood up. "Whatever. I'm going to my room. I'm getting dizzy from you." She rolled her eyes and walked towards her room.

I just sat there, staring blankly, waiting for the time to pass. Until I looked at the wall clock. Sh*t, it's six o'clock already. I better get dressed. Even if it's only a fifteen-minute drive, it's better to be early than just sit here.

I went to my room and picked out an outfit. I just grabbed whatever I saw first.

Whatever, I'll figure it out later!

Jace's POV

Quarter to seven.

Will she come? I'm nervous. I hope she comes. I'm planning to make things right with her and start over. This time, I hope it works.

When I saw her in the office earlier, I felt a pang in my heart. I remembered how she left me. It hurt so much. I did everything, gave her everything she wanted, but it wasn't enough. She still left me.

I can't get over what happened. To be honest, I was ready to forgive her back then.

When I saw her earlier, I didn't plan on getting back together. I thought that you shouldn't force someone who doesn't want it. She doesn't want to be with me, okay, no need to force it. But I changed my mind earlier when I saw her files.

Flashback

I jumped up when I saw an email from Candy. This must be what I've been waiting for. I opened it immediately and downloaded the attached document. I smiled when I saw Lana's Curriculum Vitae.

JILLIANA RAMOS GARCIA

As expected, that's what it said.

I was right, she's still using my last name. I stroked my chin and smirked involuntarily. I glanced over all the information there.

Personal Information

Sex : Female

Age : 21

Civil Status : Single

Birthday : December 15, 1990

Weight : 110 lbs.

Height : 5"3'

Nationality : Filipino

Religion : Roman Catholic

I continued scrolling down when I stopped.

Wait, something seems wrong. I furrowed my brow and went back to the first page. I stared at every detail.

Personal Information

Sex : Female

Age : 21

Civil Status : Single

Birthday : December 15, 1990

Weight : 110 lbs.

Height : 5"3'

Nationality : Filipino

Religion : Roman Catholic

I just burst out laughing when I realized what was wrong. I shook my head and looked at it again. I wasn't satisfied and even bolded it.

Civil Status : Single

She's using my last name, but her civil status is single. I know she can be a little clueless sometimes, but to make a mistake like this? That's not just a little clueless.

End of flashback

I looked at my wristwatch. It's seven fifteen. I looked at the entrance of the restaurant. Where is that woman? I checked my phone, but there was no text from her.

"Are you ready to order, Sir?" I looked at the waiter who approached me.

"I'm still waiting for someone. But a cup of coffee will do."

Get here, Lana! If you don't, you're dead to me! I thought when we were still together. She was always late for our meetings. I sat down confidently. She'll come, just be patient, Jace.

Seven thirty.

I rubbed my face. I was tapping my fingers on the table while looking at the entrance. I couldn't take it anymore, so I grabbed my phone and dialed her number.

The number you have dialled is either un...

I immediately cut off the operator's voice on the other end. She's not coming, huh? I let out a sigh. You're really in trouble, woman, if you don't show up.

Seven forty-five.

Okay. Enough waiting. She's not coming.

It's so annoying. At least she could have told me she wasn't coming so I wouldn't look like a fool waiting for her.

I stood up with a frown and left some cash on the table.

We'll settle this tomorrow, Lana.