Emily woke up the next morning, her body curled into a tight ball under the thick comforter. The early morning sun pierced through the window into the room, and the gentle breeze made the curtains dance lazily in midair. A bird was chirping by her window, complaining about God knows what.
Despite the light in the room, her heart was as dark as a stormy night, and her head was filled with nothing but memories of the night before. Every moment replayed in her head like a broken record—over and over again. She couldn't even blink without seeing his face or hearing him plead.
Emily pushed herself to sit up, her feet bare on the cold floor. She glanced around the room before leaning her face into her palms. She took in the fresh morning air with a deep inhale and let out a sigh. It was time t
