Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 6

"Selena, why are you still holding on to him? Wouldn't divorce be better for everyone? Once you're divorced, we can be together openly, and no one will gossip about us behind our backs anymore," Zion said.

Selena and Zion's affair was an open secret at their company. Due to Selena's position and Zion's charismatic personality, which made him well-liked by everyone, their colleagues chose to turn a blind eye and keep their mouths shut.

Some coworkers had previously suggested I visit the office more often to check on Selena. At the time, I did not understand what they were implying, and I declined their well-intentioned advice, using the excuse of not wanting to disturb her work.

Unexpectedly, Zion's words only seemed to agitate Selena more. She covered her ears, appearing on the verge of a breakdown.

"Stop it! I don't want to hear anymore. I love Hud, not you!" Selena shouted. However, when she saw the tears welling up in Zion's eyes, she immediately regretted her outburst and rushed to comfort him.

"I'm sorry, Zion, I didn't mean to. I just got a little emotional, that's all. Please don't cry. I'm sorry, I know I was wrong..."

Zion's eyes brimmed with tears as he put on a show of being hurt, but when he glanced at me, I caught his smug expression. He was clearly gloating, showing off how much Selena cared for him and how he held a special place in her heart.

As Selena continued rambling, I had already tuned out. It was clear that she herself did not know who she truly loved.

Watching her console Zion, I shook my head and sighed. "Selena, just sign the divorce agreement. I'm tired of this relationship, and ending it would be better for everyone."

Selena burst into tears. She looked at me and mumbled, "Hud, how can you just give up

what Selena wanted to say, but she could not bring herself to express it

was not the one who betrayed our marriage, and grateful that I could escape this relationship. Though it hurt, it was better than continuing to

together for so many years, and I don't want this to end uglier than it needs to," I

recall what else was said, but Zion eventually left with Selena. Our colleagues whispered among themselves, and while I could not recall their exact words, I noticed their looks

which had begun in college and led to marriage, was ending in ruins. Even after all those years together, a third

have heard about my divorce. He looked at me with concern and assured me that better days would come, suggesting I take some time to

to work part- time during college. Since marrying Selena, I had rarely gone out drinking. Partly because alcohol was harmful to my health, but

back, greeted me warmly.

the bar often, usually only showing up when work was rough or I was feeling down. Over time, I had become pretty close with

down beside me. "Haven't seen you in ages. What brings you here looking so down? If something's bothering you, maybe I

at him for a moment before taking a deep breath and sharing my burden. "I-I'm getting divorced," I said simply, not knowing what else to

shoulder. "Hey, divorce isn't so bad! You're a

if he knew exactly what I was feeling. We shared a few drinks before he

or a sense of shared experience, he surprised me by gifting me a bottle on the house. I took