Meant to be. Book 2. (COMPLETED.)

FOUR. over.

Eugenia's senses slowly awakened as she heard the murmur of voices around her. With a gentle flutter, opened her eyes and rose from the floor, her gaze immediately fixated on the Latina woman lying on the bed.

Without a moment's hesitation, she rushed to her side, desperate to be close to her. Taking a seat beside her beloved wife, Eugenia tenderly placed her hand on her cheek, relishing the warmth of her skin against her palm.

A single tear cascaded down her own cheek, which she quickly brushed away before rising to make her way to the waiting room. Sinking into a chair, pulled her legs up to her knees and let out a soft sigh.

It was then that she heard her mother-in-law approaching, concern etched across her face. She sighed softly.

"What on earth happened?!" Her mother-in-law exclaimed, her eyes filled with anger.

"I don't know," Eugenia whispered, her voice barely audible.

Mandy, her mother-in-law, couldn't fathom how such a thing could have occurred. She plopped down on a chair across from Eugenia, her frustration evident.

"I can't believe you allowed this to happen to my daughter!" Mandy's words pierced through the air.

"I... I need to go. I'm so sorry," Eugenia stammered, her voice trembling, made her way towards the exit and slipped into her car.

As she drove through the streets. She felt tears welled up in  her eyes, blurring her vision.

As she drove down the road, her mind wandered back to the moment she discovered Selena's infidelity. The memory hit her like a ton of bricks, causing her to pull over to the side of the road.

She couldn't help but relive the heart-wrenching moment, feeling the same pain and betrayal all over again. It was as if time had stood still, and was transported back to that moment.

-Flashback-

"Hey Eugenia," Her best friend Lucy exclaimed, bursting with excitement.

"Hi Lucy. What's got you so worked up?" She asked.

"I saw something absolutely mind-blowing last night." Lucy replied leaning back.

"Well, spill the beans! What did you see?" She asked.

"Take a look at this!" She said.

Eugenia's eyes widened as she glanced at the photo of Selena and Niall kissing. She quickly averted her gaze not wanting to confront the truth that she had already suspected deep down.

"No, this can't be real," She muttered, her voice filled with denial.

"I'm so sorry, Eugenia. It's true." She said.

"It all makes sense now,"  She said, her laughter tinged with bitterness.

"What do you mean?" Lucy asked.

"The late meetings for her tour, the lies about visiting family... I knew something was off. But now, it's all crystal clear." She said.

"You suspected she was cheating?" She said.

"I had my suspicions lately. And you just confirmed my worst nightmares." Eugenia said with a nod.

"I should go now," She said, her voice trembling.

"Take care, Eugenia," Lucy said softly, understanding the need for space.

Eugenia retreated to the bathroom, clutching the torn picture in her hand. Tears streamed down her face as she collapsed onto the floor, the weight of betrayal overwhelming her.