Taking A Chance On Me Novels & Stories

He was always gloomy, but his presence felt like sunshine that brightened my day. He was never aware of that, of course. That’s why I intend to tell him… for the millionth time now. “I’m serious, Chance,” I called him when he tried to walk away again from my confession. “It’s not just a passing fancy, and I know you may think that I am bratty or a bitch, pero gusto ko lang na maniwala ka sa akin. I mean, if you’re gonna reject me, then give me a proper rejection. Hindi ‘yung hindi ka maniniwala.” I pouted as I faced him.

mabilis na sagot ko at akmang pagsasaraduhan na siya ng pinto nang magsalita siya ulit. "But, it means there is still a chance right? No matter how unclear it is?" dagdag pa nito. "I'm willing to take that chance."

CHEZKA POV The encounter at the charity event left a lingering feeling in the air, though most people present probably did not notice anything out of the ordinary. But for me, it was the first small step in a long journey I had prepared for. I returned home that night not with excitement, but with a clear focus—like a chess player who has just made his first move and is now carefully watching the opponent’s response.

At least I tried, at least nasubukan ko. Kahit na rejected ako, I tried taking risk. Diba? [Oh sige, balitaan kita.] sabi ko sakanya. [Tanggap kita, ingat.] sabi niya at ibinaba na ang tawag. Umupo naman ako agad sa tabi nila. Taking risk is must, para walang gagambala sa'yo bago matulog. Para walang overthink or ano. At least you tried. Rejection is part of taking risk.

I said, then nodded. Napansin kong binaba nito ang kubyertos niyang hawak at pinagsalikop ang dalawang kamay bago idiin sa lamesa ang mga siko. I nervously laid my back on the chair, at hinanda ang maari nitong sabihin. "Sometimes, you make me feel like I actually have a chance with you, but when I try to take that chance you make me realize I never really did." he declares, trying to catch my glance.

Ayokong mayroong umiiyak sa harapan ko, pero hindi ako maawa sa kagaya n'ya. Biglang lumuhod si Julie sa harapan ko kaya tinalikuran ko na ito. "Magpapakamatay ako kung iiwan mo ako," banta n'ya sa akin. "Hindi ko kasalanan kung gagawin mo ang katangahan iyan!" walang emosyon kong sabi sa kan'ya. Naglakad na ako papasok sa loob ng office at nilock ang pinto para wala ng nakapasok.

Ayokong masaktan dahil lang sa maling tao. Putting yourself out there and taking the risk of being hurt and crushed is the only way you know how to truly live this life, because only then will you be able to experience it fully. Only then will you be able to do the things that scare the hell out of you because you know that doing so will fulfill you in ways that no amount of safety or comfort ever will, even if it means failing more than you can count and even if it means getting rejected way more than you expected. Even if it means bumping into the kind of hardships that never crossed your mind before...

Chapter 26 Saglit akong napatunganga sa kanya. Parang hindi si playful Carter itong kaharap ko, parang isang taong seryoso talaga sa buhay. Alam niyo iyong nakakaintimidate na boss? "S-Sige subukan ko ngayon." "Pakita mo sa akin draft mo para malaman ko kung may potential ka nga ba talaga. I’ll be waiting." Bigla akong napressure.

He slowly take off our clothes. This? This is what I wanted. I may not know what's coming next but I am ready to risk everything even my life. I'll lean to his words. Stay, trust and hold him...

"Pero unang deliver pa lang nila ng produkto ngayong araw. Pwede bang kilatisin ko muna?" "Oo naman. Ano ka ba?" tugon ni Bianca. "Wala namang problema sa akin. Honestly, I just realized na naging impulsive pala ako sa part na iyan." Muli siyang natawa. "Masyado lang talaga akong excited at optimistic sa mga nangyayari. Parang nalalasahan ko na ang tagumpay." Napangiti lang si Mia. Kapwa sila napalingon nang may pumaradang truck sa harap ng restaurant.