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Selene’s POV.Twelve midnight.I couldn’t wait for my alarm to go off.I needed to be close to Amira again tonight.I changed quickly into a simple joggers and blouse outfit and tiptoed towards the door.Mum would be awake; she would hear me walk towards the front door, but she would pretend like she was sleeping and look at me the next morning with a question on her lips, but she would never ask.I slipped into my car in the quiet of the night. An owl hooted at a distant place far from the house.I shivered slightly from the cold and turned on the ignition.The streets were empty except for a few cars that breezed past. The streetlights overhead illuminated my part.I took a deep breath; the cemetery was a few miles away, and despite the fact that I do this every day, I still feel nervous on the way there.The car pulled up into the parking lot, and I cut the engine. Returning stillness to the night.I didn’t need anyone to show me the way anymore. I knew it by heart. I passed tombst
(Two months later)Selene’s POV.Full stop.I closed my laptop and leaned into the chair. Weeks have passed. I wasn’t counting anymore.I just washed the sun and rise each day.I spent most days on my laptop. Ignoring condolences and walking through memories of the past.I am writing every day now.My fingers moved across the keys of my keyboard obsessively. Like if I stopped, I might have to face reality. An escape. But that didn’t help much either.Somehow I drew strength from knowing Amira was somewhere up there rooting for me.I got up and walked to the window and peeked through the curtains. Rowland’s car was parked as usual.He always came by in the evenings; he would stay for dinner, but I never came down.I only opened the door for Mother. Rowland never complained.Today, I felt different. I had been hiding for far too long.I put on my robe and parked my hair up with a black ribbon. I was still grieving.As I made my way down the stairs, the smell of roasted chicken and spice
Selene’s POV.I walked as fast as my legs could carry me.My mind is hazy with fury.My fingers curled into fists.She stood by the counter, like this was just another day.Like my world hadn’t just ended.I closed the distance before I could think and grabbed at her scarf, grasping pieces of her hair along with it.Hey's head jerked as she spun fully around, clutching my hands. Trying to free herself from my grip.“Selene.” She yelled.She shoved me. But even that wasn’t enough for me to let go.“What are you doing?” She murmured.“You brat!” My voice cracked.“How dare you?” I shouted, my grip tightening. “How dare you come here—”Her eyes widened.“To my child’s funeral?” My chest heaved. “This moment is precious—do you hear me?”People started gathering.Feet. Voices. Movement behind me.“You don’t get to stand here…” My voice broke, but I pushed through it. “You don’t get to ruin this…”“Selene, let go. Please.”Rowland.His hands gripped me from behind. A soft and tender touch.
Selene’s POV.The church proceedings passed in a blur.It's been an agonizing one week; I have barely eaten a thing. Mostly because I can't and I won't.I have uttered only a few words. I wished they would all just leave me alone. I was in a place too far away, with my Amira.A place where she wasn't sick. Where she recited the alphabet with so much happiness and told me she loved me. But then my phone would ring and draw me away from my thoughts. I never picked.“Selene, you need to eat," Father whispered to me those nights where I stayed at their house. Mother could have nurtured me. I would only shake my head.I had written a thirteen-page biography about my daughter, but I could only spew a few words at the funeral. Tears wouldn’t let me.I blew into the handkerchief for the millionth time. I sat in the living room. Mom sat beside me, rubbing my arm and replying warmly to the people that came to give their condolences.I don't know what I would have done without her this past week
Selene’s POV.“Doctor…” I panted. “What's going on? What is wrong with my daughter?!”He didn't say anything. He exhaled and took a step back. Making my heart jolt.“We managed to stabilize her.”I waited…“But there are complications.”My chest caved in.Mother gasped behind me.Rowland stood by my side.“What kind of complications?” I whispered.His lips pressed together.“Her body isn’t responding well to the transplant. We’ve been monitoring her vitals closely, but…” he paused, choosing his words carefully, “we are seeing signs of rejection.”The world tilted.“No…” I shook my head. “No, that’s not possible. You said the surgery went well—”“The surgery did go well,” he said gently. “But what happens after is just as critical. Right now… her body is struggling.”My lips parted, but no words came out.“Can you fix it?” I asked, my voice barely there. “There has to be something you can do.”“We are doing everything we can,” he replied. “But we need to see how she responds over the n
Selene's POV.I exhaled slowly and pushed open the cafeteria door.The smell of food greeted me immediately.I really needed to put an end to whatever this was between Rowland and me.Distance. That's what I needed.After the divorce and everything is settled. I would like to move to a new city.Th
Tom’s POV. My head hurts so bad. The last time i felt this way was when i had gone drinking with the guys back in college and got so drunk i messed up the entire place. I rubbed my temple gently and turned to the side.The light from the blinds forced my eyes shut for a brief moment before i fin
Selene's POV. “Why is she late?" She had called thirty minutes ago, saying I should meet up with her in this dead bar, and I was getting uncomfortable glances from the man at the table a few inches away. People laughed out loud. Country club music bommed through the speakers. Old ragged men an
Selene’s POV. A bright light spilled in through the slit.opening the inner curtain. I turned slowly, stretching a little.I felt a lot lighter and… Then I remembered. Rowland lay next to me. A heavy arm draped over my waist. A thick duvet covered the both of us. He stirred a little, but his e







