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."

the reason I couldn't get back together with Selena wasn't just because of

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

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

simply wasn't worth

"Why?" she asked again.

asked me this question hundreds of times, but I still couldn't

blame you anymore, but I have my

choice but to turn and walk away, leaving her

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

eventually. Don't come crying to me later. Here's

chose to leave

worrying about Sylvia misunderstanding things if she found out. I was more concerned about

two of us, staying in the same space for a period of time. One