Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 4

Eventually, Selena's ankle recovered. She pinned me down on the chair and

began massaging my shoulders. "You've been taking such good care of me lately, Hud. Are you tired?"

I shook my head. "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have gotten injured. I should be apologizing to you instead."

There wasn't much issue with my words, but apologizing over something like this between a married couple sounded strange.

Selena scrunched her brows and flicked my head lightly. "You and I—we don't use the S-word here."

I smiled without a flicker of expression, and she reciprocated, confidently promising me, "I'll cook for you today."

Right when she prepared the ingredients, her phone rang. After glancing at me, she walked to the side and answered the call.

I knew what was happening. The only person who could make her so wary of me was Zion. As expected, she ended the call and approached me with an apologetic smile.

"Hud, I don't think I can cook for you today. Something urgent came up at the company. Once I return, I'll prepare you a feast!" Selena coaxed and hugged me. Then, without hesitation, she turned and left.

I didn't try to stop her this time because I knew I couldn't.

In the kitchen, I cooked a meal using the ingredients left behind. I sat alone at the vast dining table and ate something light. As I prepared to rest, my phone suddenly chimed. It was another text from Zion again.

probably say yes to anything I want. If you'd like

rose to my feet, started my car,

my car as it parked outside the villa, watching Zion put on the headpiece for Selena. She donned a wedding dress and

our youthful years began

was a grand one, to say the least. Due to our identities, many guests attended to celebrate the occasion

speaking in the background. I still remember what she said in her vows. "I, Selena Norman, will only ever

You vowed that you'll only wear the wedding dress for me.

tender look as she danced with Zion. That was exactly how she was with me. Just minutes ago, she said she would cook me a feast; the next thing I knew, she was running away

for what felt like an eternity outside the villa that day. It wasn't until the sky drizzled that I snapped back to reality. My heart had long been numb, and my body was cold. I

my eyes, I realized it was already a new day. I turned on my phone and saw a few missed calls from Selena and a text from Zion. The sight of

were there, Mr. Davenport. What did you think? Was she a beauty?" He

and saw my flushed cheeks. Perhaps I had a

calls! Where are you? What happened? Do

string of words only worsened my headache. "I'm in the

more than a second before she exclaimed, "What did

waiting for her to finish. Subsequently, I texted her

disconnecting her call. I felt rather melancholic,

of peppermint tea. Her eyes immediately reddened with tears upon seeing me. "Why did you hang up like that? What's

an ounce of warmth. I struggled to believe this

and looked after me like I

I looked out the window, I saw Zion. He was probably here because he was upset that Selena had been spending too much