Selena's Short Stories

  Part 2: The Aftermath The days following the betrayal were a blur for Emma. She avoided Jake at all costs, ignoring his calls and texts. Her friends noticed the change in her, but she couldn’t bring herself to talk about it. The pain was too raw, too fresh. She threw herself into her studies, hoping to drown out the memories of Jake and Sarah. Jake, on the other hand, was consumed with guilt. He knew he had made a terrible mistake, but he didn’t know how to fix it. He tried to reach out to Emma, but she was like a ghost, always slipping away before he could talk to her. Sarah, sensing the tension, tried to comfort him, but it only made things worse. Jake realized that his feelings for Sarah were nothing compared to what he felt for Emma. One afternoon, Emma found herself at their favorite spot by the river, a place where they had shared countless memories. She sat on the old wooden bench, staring at the water, lost in thought. She heard footsteps behind her and turned to see Jake sta