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Chapter 12: Shattered Ground
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The scent of garlic and herbs hits me first, teasing my senses and dragging me out of the warm haze of sleep. My stomach rumbles in response, and I can’t help but smile. It’s the kind of hunger that only the smell of comfort food can provoke. Like my body knew it was time to wake up and eat. It takes a moment to remember where I am. My house. And now, I’m lying here like a potato, tangled in the blanket.I pull myself up, fixing my hair from my face as I stand and walk toward the kitchen. Celine is singing along to some random playlist, stirring something on the stove with way more focus than someone cooking for just two people should have.“You know, you’re starting to get pretty good at this,” I say, leaning against the doorframe, grinning. “I didn’t realize you had a hidden talent for cooking.”She turns, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “What can I say? I’m a woman of many talents.” She flips the spatula in the air dramatically and catches it. “You’re lucky I’m here. You’d starve
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My legs burn, my breath comes in sharp gasps, and I’m pretty sure my face is redder than a ripe tomato. But I don’t stop running. I can’t. Not when Victor is still behind me—or at least, he was. I didn’t stick around to check.“Selina! Wait!” Celine’s voice echoes from somewhere behind me, but I don’t dare stop. My feet pound against the pavement as if my life depends on it.Why am I even running? This is Victor, not some axe murderer. Yet, the thought of facing him, of hearing whatever he has to say about us, or anything else sends a cold wave of panic through me. A sense of anxiety washes over me as I push myself forward, weaving through the sparse crowd. I’m not ready for whatever conversation he thinks we need to have. Not now. Not ever.When I finally glance back, I realize Victor isn’t chasing me anymore. Relief floods through me like a cool breeze on a scorching day. But then I see Celine, panting as she tries to catch up. I slow my pace, guilt gnawing at me for making her run
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I feel the world blur around me, like I’m not entirely here. The bakery is unusually quiet for this time of day, and it’s unsettling. My hands tremble as I stack the last few pastries in the display case. The air feels suffocating, like something is about to snap.The door jingles, and I look up to see Celine walking in, her long coat trailing behind her. She’s practically glowing with energy, holding up a stack of glossy cards.“Hey, Selina! I brought the invitations for the Winter Wonderland showcase,” she chirps, her smile as bright as ever.I force a weak smile and nod. “Thanks, Celine. Just put them on the counter.” My voice sounds distant, even to myself.She pauses, narrowing her eyes at me. “Okay, what’s wrong? Are you okay?”“I’m fine,” I mumble, trying to wave her off. But the moment the words leave my mouth, my head spins. I grip the counter’s edge, feeling the world tilt slightly.Celine’s not buying it. She walks right up to me. “Selina, you’re not fine. You’re pale, and—
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I can’t stop thinking about it. The dream. The way it felt like Sebastian was right there with me, like I could still feel his hands on my skin, his lips against mine. I try to shake it off as I walk around the bakery, arranging pastries and wiping down the counter, but every movement feels wrong. Like I’m still wrapped in that dream, like it’s not over yet.I breathe out slowly, focusing on the familiar sounds—the hum of the oven, the soft clink of the cash register, the chatter of customers. But there’s no escaping it. Every time I pass a mirror, I see my flushed cheeks. Every time I touch something, it’s like his hands are still there.My fingers tremble a little as I put a tray of croissants into the display case. Damn it, I can’t even focus.“Morning, Selina!”I turn to see Mrs. Blake, one of my regulars, smiling at me as she walks in. She’s always cheerful, always asking about the bakery and how things are going.“Good morning, Mrs. Blake,” I say. “The usual?”“You know it! And
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“Thanks for walking me home,” I mumble, feeling weirdly awkward.He glances at me, probably surprised that I’ve said anything at all. “No problem. I wasn’t going to leave you out here in the rain.”I don’t say anything to that. Of course, he wasn’t. It’s just who he is, right? The knight in shining armor who always swoops in to save the day. But sometimes I wonder if it’s all some act for him, something he does to make himself feel better. Like helping me is more about proving something to himself than actually caring.The rain’s coming down harder as we get to my house. I can feel him about to say something, but I don’t wait for it. I just turn and start heading to the door, my hands slippery from the rain as I dig through my bag for my keys. The cold rain’s soaking me, but at least it makes it easier to ignore how tense things are between us. Behind me, I hear him follow.“Selina, wait.” I turn around. He’s standing a few steps away. “Let me at least walk you to the door.”I sigh, t
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Selina's POV“I know you’re still angry at me. But please, don’t do anything you’ll regret just because you’re angry. And… I miss you.”Miss me? He’s the reason I’m in this mess. He’s the reason my mother’s gone. And he misses me? What am I supposed to do with that?I want to delete the text, but I stop myself. Instead, I shove the phone back into my pocket and keep walking.The bakery feels empty when I get there. I don’t bother turning on the lights. The sunlight streaming through the windows is enough. I sit behind the counter, staring at the same spot on the floor where my mom used to stand, kneading dough with her usual determined expression.I’m not sure how long I sit there, when Celine suddenly arrived.“You look like hell,” she says, her heels clicking against the tile as she walks in. She heads to the counter and grabs two cups. “I’ll make us some coffee,” she says casually, already getting the machine going. “You need it.”I take the cup, wrapping my hands around it. She si
Frosted with Love Chapter 34: Still Here
Sebastian's POVI can’t stop staring at her as she walks away.We were at her mother’s grave when I told her everything. I thought it made sense—the right place, the right time. I explained how it all happened, why I kept it from her for so long. But she left me standing there. Her words hit me like a slap: I don’t know if I can forgive you.I wanted to give her space. I really tried. But I couldn’t. The thought of her out there, hurting, alone? Yeah, no. That wasn’t happening. So, like the idiot I am, I followed her.She didn’t notice. She had too much on her mind, and honestly, I don’t blame her. She went straight to a bar. A freaking bar.I parked a few blocks away, debating whether I should leave or… I don’t know, go in and drag her out. But I stayed put. I mean, I get it. I knew she needed space, time to think, to process everything. And I wanted to respect that. She needed to clear her head. But the thought of her in there, surrounded by strangers, maybe drowning in everything I
Frosted with Love Chapter 33: Closure
The lake is just as I remember it—calm and quiet. This was our spot back then, where we’d come to talk about everything or nothing at all. It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. Funny how it still feels the same, even when everything else has changed.I see Victor before he sees me. He’s sitting on the bench, leaning forward with his hands clasped. For a moment, I almost feel sorry for him. Then I remember, he left me.“Selina,” he says, standing up as I approach.“Victor.” I stop few feet away, crossing my arms. “You’re early.”He shrugs. “Didn’t want to keep you waiting.” He motion toward the bench. “Can we sit?”I nod. He sits at the other end, leaving a careful gap between us.“So,” I finally say, breaking the silence. “Enlighten me.”He sighs. “I was… overwhelmed, Selina. Your mom had just passed, and you were going through so much. I didn’t know how to help you. And then, watching you pour everything into the bakery… seeing how strong you were…”I cut him off. “Strong? I wa
Frosted with Love Chapter 32: Waiting for Answers
Selina's POVMy body feels heavy and my head aches. My mouth tastes like I’ve been licking old coins. I blink a few times, trying to clear my head.I squint around the room, then my eyes land on the bedside table. There’s a note folded up neatly. It’s Victor’s handwriting. I don’t remember when he left it there, but it’s the last thing I expected to see today. I grab it, already feeling a little bit of panic setting in.I stare at the note for a minute. That’s it? No big explanation, no apology with some sort of feeling behind it, just… this? I mean, I knew things were off, but I wasn’t expecting this. Not like this.What happened last night? How did I end up back in my bed? Did Victor put me here? I can’t remember. My brain is a complete mess, and now I’m left with this stupid note. I left food in the fridge. Great. He thinks I’m just going to heat up some food and pretend everything’s fine?I drop the note back on the table and grab my phone. There’s a text from Sebastian.Good morn
Frosted with Love Chapter 31: Endless Regrets
Victor's POVI help Selina into the car. I keep my arm around her waist, guiding her carefully to the passenger seat. She doesn’t say a word, not since I pulled her out of the bar. It’s like holding a fragile piece of glass, afraid I’ll shatter her if I do anything wrong. She’s too drunk. I need to get her home. I need her to be safe.I slam the car door and get in. She stares out the window, her face pale, eyes glossed over. I can’t stand the silence.“You okay?” I ask.Nothing. Not a word. Her shoulders tense slightly, and I know she heard me, but she doesn’t respond.I grip the steering wheel harder. The words I’ve been holding in since I first came back, since I started this mess, are sitting like stones in my chest. But they’re not for now. Not while she’s like this.“Selina,” I try again, glancing at her. “I’m taking you home. Then I’m going to get you something to eat, alright? You need it.”Still no response. She doesn’t look at me. I don’t think she even hears me.I drive in s
