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."

Zion, but the reason I couldn't get back together with Selena wasn't just because of him. The problem was, I couldn't tell her that I had

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

to Carzonia to resume my own life. If she found out about my girlfriend, though,

simply wasn't worth the

"Why?" she asked again.

times, but

don't blame you anymore, but I have

choice but to turn and walk away,

told Selena that I needed space, Zion had arranged for me

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.

head. I still chose to leave and

just about having a girlfriend or worrying about Sylvia misunderstanding things if she

the same space for a period of time. One day, we might eventually