The Memory

[AVA]

It’s five in the morning, and still quite dark outside.

When I woke up after a long sleep, the first thing I did was grab my phone. There were missed calls from dad, Max, and Sean.

Initially, I felt a sense of panic because dad didn’t know my whereabouts. However, I calmed down when I realized he was aware that I was going to be with Max at the hospital.

I tried calling Max, but he didn’t answer. I assumed he was heavily sedated due to the painkillers given by the nurses. So, I sent him a text, instructing him on what to tell dad if he called. I also texted Sean, but unlike Max, he promptly called me to ensure I was alright.

A hot cup of coffee sits on the table as I attempt to find a more comfortable position on the couch, desperately trying to avoid any reminders of the night I spent here with Brian. It was a night filled with countless passionate encounters, an experience that overwhelmed me like the ocea