Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 56

Selena was briefly stunned, clearly not expecting me to compliment her directly. After a moment, she rested her chin in her hands, her eyes darting playfully as she smiled.

"Actually, I think so too," she replied with a mischievous grin.

She leaned in, cupped my face with both hands, and looked me directly in the eyes.

"Who wouldn't like someone who's amazing?" she said.

She continued, "So, Hudson, I really, really like you. Let's get married again, okay?"

Seeing her boldness, combined with all the memories I had just thought about, I felt a sudden flicker of hesitation.

I was in a panic. I quickly pulled away from her grip, turning my head to avoid her gaze.

"Hudson, please. Can't we start over? I don't even like Zion anymore. If you don't want to see him around, I can fire him today. I promise you'll never have to see him again."

with Selena wasn't just because

was much more stable, and I was sure she would be able to return to her job

life. If she found out about my girlfriend, though, she would surely lose her temper, and all my efforts would

simply wasn't

"Why?" she asked again.

of times, but I still couldn't tell her the real

my head and sighed. "I don't blame you anymore, but I

of frustration in her eyes, I had no choice but to turn and walk away, leaving her alone to cool

that I needed space, Zion had arranged for me to

as he said, "Hudson, if you keep this up, you'll lose Selena eventually. Don't come crying to me later. Here's one last chance. Are you sure you don't want to share a room with

my head. I still chose to leave and not sleep in the

things if she found out. I was

for a period of time. One day, we might eventually cross