TESSA
I woke up to a cold and empty space.
I turned over on my back, using the inside of my elbows to shield my eyes from the morning light while slowly adjusting.
I sat up, taking a look at the empty space, my mind going back to last night. I buried my face between my knees. What was I thinking last night when I asked him to stay?
I mentally groaned at the thought of that.
I was so out of it last night. I'd let my emotions get the best of me but I couldn't keep it all to myself. I went through something so traumatic. It was too much to bear.
I stood up and went into the bathroom nearly startled by my reflection. My eyes were red and puffy, dried tears stained my cheeks.
I stripped off the clothes and got into the shower to freshen up while being careful with my arm.
I came out
