My eyebrows knitted as I pressed my eyes closed to block the sun rays. When I opened my eyes, I found Rose sleeping on the floor. I tilted my head side to side to reduce the pain that was caused from my uncomfortable position on the couch. The TV screen grabbed my attention as it was still on. We probably fell asleep while watching a movie. My eyes widened when I saw the wall clock above the television. It was seven-ten A.M.Oh, shit!I should have left for Mike's by seven."Rose!" I screamed as I bent down to nudge her shoulder. "Wake up! I'm late." She groaned and rubbed her eyes before sitting up. I ran into my room and started my morning routine.After a quick shower, I hurriedly dried my hair and let it fall on my shoulders as I didn't have time for a ponyt

My eyes fluttered open at the sound of a slamming door, which interrupted my sleep.Richard was standing inside of my room. I shot up into a sitting position as his bloodshot eyes swept over my body. Disgusted, I tried to glare at him even though my stomach twisted with nervousness. He looked drunk. It scared the hell out of me when he twisted the knob of the door, locking it. My eyes enlarged in fear."Wh-what are you doing here?" I stuttered and got down from the bed. "And why did you lock—"I couldn't speak when he strode to me and clutched my shoulders. He pushed me back on my bed and a gasp fell out of my mouth. He smelled gro

Mike sat on the bed without any response. His right hand cupped my left cheek and he started caressing it with his thumb."Mike." I said his name again to hear his voice but he kept staring at me without uttering a word.After a few seconds, the corner of his lips lifted into a smile."I want to hear it again." He finally spoke but I didn't understand what he meant. I stared at him with a blank face. The confusion must've been evident on my face, for he added, "I haven't heard my name from your lips since you broke up with me. I didn't think I would hear it again."Tears pricked my eyes. He must have gone through so much. I hated myself for doing it to him. I never meant to hurt him. I thought I was saving him from me and my past. I didn't think I was hurting him by push

As Kelvin and Rose listened to me carefully, I explained to them how I'd faced my nightmares when I'd been unconscious after Richard had stabbed me. Rose was silent and stared at me but Kelvin's gaze fixed on the floor. He looked like he was thinking intensely about something.After a few seconds, Kelvin looked up at me and said, "That's good.""Good?" Rose turned her face to look at him."Yes, it's good that she faced them. I think that it'll be easier for her to recover from her nightmares now.""I think so, too. Now that Richard is in jail, I can finally move on and leave my past behind," I said, relaxing my shoulders."Yeah." Kelvin nodded with a smile."Ooh!" Rose squealed wi

"Have you guys decided on the wedding date yet?" Rose asked through a video call.Rose and John were still in Paris enjoying their honeymoon. She was sitting on the bed with John, who was right next to her. I was leaning against the couch in our living room."Yes, it's on July 27th." I smiled. Warmth filled me at the thought of getting married to Mike. My excitement was at its peak and I wished Rose would come back soon so we could do our happy giggling dance."Wait," John said. "Is Mike okay with that day?"I nodded, rolling my lips to stop my smile."What's wrong with that day?" Rose asked, glancing at John."It's Mike's birthday." I shrugged. She shifted her gaze from John to h