Meant to be. Book 2. (COMPLETED.)

TWENTY ONE. good for now.

"Hello, you have reached Selena Gomez's Voicemail. I'm not here right now but you can leave me a message. I will try to get back to you as soon as possible." 

Eugenia's heart sank as she tossed her phone onto the bed, the weight of the situation pressing down on her. She couldn't understand why Selena had reacted so strongly when she had asked about moving in together.

After all, they had lived together before, back when they were married. The silence between them was deafening, leaving Eugenia feeling lost and confused.

She glanced around the bedroom, her eyes landing on a photograph from their wedding day that sat on the bedside counter. The memories flooded back, reminding her of the deep connection they once shared.

She longed to be able to call Selena her wife again, to have that closeness and understanding. The need to talk about what had happened consumed Eugenia, her sadness growing with each passing moment.

She shook her head, trying to shake off the overwhelming emotions, and reached for her phone that lay discarded on the bed. With a heavy sigh, she slipped it into her pocket and made her way to the kitchen.

Sitting down at the table, Eugenia was greeted by her friend Lucy, who offered a warm smile before enveloping her in a comforting hug as Eugenia returned the embrace, finding solace in Lucy's presence. As she pulled away, tears welled up in Eugenia's eyes, threatening to spill over.

"I think she just needs some time to process everything. She'll come around and talk to you. You'll see." Lucy reassured her gently wiping her tears away with her fingers.

Eugenia's fear of being pushed away lingered in her mind, the thought of their relationship ending abruptly haunting her. She snapped her fingers, a symbol of her anxiety and uncertainty.

The mention of her absent father only added to her worries, as he had long ago abandoned her and her mother. He didn't deserve to know anything about her life now.

Lucy nodded, realizing she had unintentionally touched a sensitive topic. She didn't know what to do or how to help the couple navigate through their troubles.

With a small smile, she excused herself and retreated to her own bedroom, closing the door behind her. Alone in her room, Lucy pulled out her phone and anxiously waited for the person on the other end to answer sitting on the edge of the bed, her nerves got the best of her, knowing that the fate of Eugenia and Selena's relationship hung in the balance.

"What do you want?" The person answered upset.

                                 (———)

Selena was hard at work on the set of her hit Netflix show, "Thirteen Reasons Why," when she couldn't help but discreetly clear her throat upon hearing as a cast member stumble over a line. The actor, visibly embarrassed averted his gaze, avoiding eye contact with her.

"Alright, let's take a ten-minute breather, everyone!" Selena announced as the cast and crew quickly scattered, heading towards their trailers.

"Thank you," Dylan, one of the actors, expressed his gratitude.

"You're welcome," Selena replied, though she couldn't help but notice his halfhearted smile in return.

Nervously, began playing with her fingers, her mind wandering to the recent argument she had with her girlfriend, Eugenia. Lost in her thoughts, Selena found herself grimacing as she surveyed the set.

Suddenly, one of the actors approached her, concern etched on his face. He looked at her.

"Is something bothering you?" He asked, genuinely worried.