Nana Monty opened her eyes to complete darkness, unsure whether she was dreaming or experiencing reality.
She tried to speak, but her throat emitted no sound.
Nana Monty had had a night filled with bizarre dreams, with Jayden Maguire calling out to her incessantly, "Nana, Nana...I love you..."
"Jayden..."
As dawn broke, Jayden Maguire was about to leave in her dream, and Nana Monty clutched at his hand, repeating desperately, "Don't go, don't go..."
"Don't go!" Nana Monty shouted, sitting up abruptly, her outstretched hand catching only air.
"Jayden..."
The room was empty, devoid of Jayden Maguire's presence.
She clutched her head, realizing she was drenched in sweat.
It was all just a dream.
She got up to take a shower, seeing her cheeks rosy and picturesque in the mirror.
Nana Monty held her face, smiled at her reflection, and cheered herself on, "Nana Monty, you can do it!"