7 Years Later

Part 20 - Present Day

I stayed with Matteo at the hospital until he looked like he was going to fall asleep standing up.

He told me that he was going to break up with Allison.

And I was so nervous for what was to come.

On Sunday I went to my moms house in the afternoon.

"You look exhausted." she said to me, "Were you out partying all night or something?"

"No, you know that I've never been into that. Why would I start at 25?" I asked, with a chuckle.

"Well, let me make you some coffee. I made this cold brew two days ago, it's good. I'll add some oat milk and vanilla syrup."

I sat at the kitchen counter, and my mom slid me a glass and a straw two minutes later.

"I was at the hospital last night." I said, "Not for me! With Matteo."

My mom looked at me, "And why were you at the hospital with Matte