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.

like to see Selena in a wedding dress? I bet she'll look stunning. She'll probably say yes to anything I want. If you'd like to see her too, drop by Villa 101, Melrose

I rose to my feet, started my car, and headed to the address

watching Zion put on the headpiece for Selena. She donned a wedding dress and danced in the garden

ever-so-stunning. The memories from our youthful years began rushing

celebrate the occasion with us. However, none of those came close to the

that moment, it felt like time had frozen, as if Selena and I were the only persons in the world, with the officiant speaking in the background. I still remember what she said in her vows. "I, Selena Norman, will only ever wear a

you'll only wear the wedding dress for

she danced with Zion. That was exactly how she was with me. Just minutes ago, she said she

to reality. My heart had long been numb, and my body was cold. I returned to my car in my drenched

my phone and saw a few missed calls from Selena and a text from Zion. The sight of his phone number seriously annoyed

think? Was she a beauty?" He even attached a photo of Selena as if making sure I saw

my flushed cheeks. Perhaps I had a

returned my calls! Where are you? What happened? Do you know

words only worsened my headache. "I'm in the hospital. I'm running a

didn't take more than a second before she exclaimed, "What did you do? Are you okay?

to finish. Subsequently, I texted her my ward

disconnecting her call. I felt rather melancholic, a feeling which I couldn't

Selena arrived at my ward with a flask of peppermint tea. Her eyes immediately reddened with tears upon seeing me. "Why did you hang up like that? What's wrong with you, Hudson? You're freaking me out! Why didn't you look after

words of concern offered me with not even an ounce of warmth. I struggled to believe this was the same person in Zion's arms

Selena kept vigil by my side and looked after me like I did when she twisted her ankle. Everything felt

night, I groggily got up to use the bathroom and heard some chatter in the corridor. When I looked out the window, I saw Zion. He was probably here because he was upset that