My Heart only Beats for You

"I know, mom." Selina said in a hushed tone.

Her voice was a mixed bag of emotions.

"It's good that you do," replied Cecilia. "You're a grown woman. It won't do to be so fickle. Matthew is a good man, dependable, like your brother. You should hang on to someone like him."

Selina finished her cup of coffee with one swift gulp. She didn't want to hear this again.

She placed the empty cup on the table. "I know, mom. Where's Natalie?"

"She's gone to your brother's company. She was feeling bored being by herself at home, so she went with him." There was an underlining message to Cecilia's words and Selina felt it. "The two of them are so in love with other. For a couple to be in love like that, means they've both made the right choice in their partners. Otherwise they'd just have made a mess of their marriage. Who you choose is incredibly important. Do you understand what I'm saying, dear?"

Selina suddenly stood up. "I understand, I'm going to get some rest." There was a hint of bitterness in her voice.

The next day, Selina woke up in a cold sweat.

She had another nightmare.

It was about Dylan.

She was back in the hospital ward that Dylan was in as she was walking away. Only this time, she didn't look back. She didn't stop to see him behind her. She just left.

Dylan kept following after her, but then collapsed, all the blood drained from his body.

Then he died. Right in front of her.

Selina was attacked with an overwhelming sense of loss and grief.

She realized that if Dylan died, there wouldn't be any meaning left in life for her.

Faced with such a morbid reality, she awoke in a fright.

Thank goodness it was only a dream.

It wasn't real.

She steadied herself by placing a hand over her chest.

After cleaning herself up, she walked out of her room and happened to catch sight of Natalie and Tobias in a loving kiss.

Tobias was on his way to work, and they were giving each other a farewell kiss.

Even from a distance, she could feel the warm and sweet air the two lovebirds were radiating.

saw in their eyes how much they loved each other, it was as though

Real love!

felt a stirring

Tobias had left, Selina walked

"Natalie," called Selina.

around and

walked over to her with a beaming smile. "I see

Selina nodded.

see it in her eyes, they were filled with unmistakable joy. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

my brother?" blurted

broadened. "Of course!

someone finds the right person, then they'll be happy.

Natalie nodded.

think she's

Natalie was surprised.

confession from Selina. "What was she wrong about?"

important thing is to find someone you really love." Natalie's

breakfast at home today. I have to go now. Bye!" Selina then took

as she zipped

on earth was

took out her

It was answered promptly.

voice with a little gruff, probably because he had just woken

always had a pleasant voice, but his slightly

this something I'll have to get

a wry smile

She'd still be in bed

it wasn't for

get breakfast, Old

address to a five-star restaurant

Matthew always accommodated her

time, they were going to break up. She wanted to be considerate

arrived at the restaurant half an

suit, tailored just for him. He looked very cheerful and energetic. Several people stared in admiration as

a few girls

is so handsome. Look, girls, we

wealthy too. Look at what he's wearing, it must have cost a fortune." "Oh I could get lost

Matthew as he was making his way to

no denying it. Matthew was an extremely attractive

herself that a man of his caliber would be able to get any woman he desired. So even after they

reached the

lowered his gaze