Nightmare part1

FLASHBACK

City lights twinkled through the foggy car windows as Donovan drove silently. Sitting next to him, I felt a lump of anxiety growing in my throat. Emotions surged through me, threatening to engulf me at any moment.

I tried to hold back my tears, but they ended up betraying my distress. Donovan placed a hesitant hand on my shoulder, his dark gaze fixed on the road. I felt devastated, like my world was collapsing around me.

-What's wrong darling?, he whispered, his voice tinged with worry.

I took a deep breath, trying to collect my thoughts from the whirlwind of emotions that overwhelmed me. Finally, I found the courage to ask the question that had been gnawing at me ever since I noticed that damn lipstick mark on her cheek.

-Donovan, are you cheating on me?, my voice trembling, betrayed my vulnerability.

He briefly looked away from the road to look at me through the rearview mirror. His expression was unreadable, his features drawn with a tension I couldn't understand. For a moment, the silence hung heavy between us, as if he was hesitant to answer.

Finally, he shook his head slightly, but his eyes avoided mine.

-No I would never cheat on you

But his words sounded hollow, as if he was reciting a line of dialogue he had prepared in advance. My heart sank painfully in my chest, leaving a bitter taste of betrayal in my mouth.

I wanted to believe him, I desperately wanted to chase away the feeling of doubt that was creeping inside me. But every fiber of my being screamed that something was wrong, that our relationship was crumbling under the weight of unspoken secrets.

We finally reached my house, but even when Donovan turned off the engine, the gulf between us seemed insurmountable. I got out of the car without a word, tears still streaming down my cheeks as I rushed inside.

The night stretched dark and cold around me. I collapsed onto my bed, wondering how everything could have deteriorated so quickly, and if I could ever regain the confidence I had lost that night.

The familiar click of keys in the lock announced my parents' arrival. Their voices echoed in the hallway, full of concern and worry. I heard them whispering among themselves, wondering what was wrong with their beloved daughter.

I stood still in my room, staring at the ceiling, desperately trying to contain the torrent of emotions that threatened to overwhelm me. I knew my parents were there for me, ready to listen to me and help me overcome any obstacle. But right now, I couldn't talk to them. I couldn't tell them the truth, not when it was so painful even for me to admit.

Their footsteps came closer to my door, and I heard my mother knocking softly.

-Donovan told us that you were sad, said my mother, do you want to talk about it?

IsI didn't have the strength to explain to them, not when my own emotions were still so confused and tormented.

-I'm tired, mom, I whispered, my voice choked by the sobs that threatened to start again.

-I just prefer to stay alone for now

-Okay my darling, my mother said to me in a soft voice, but if you need know that your father and I are here for you

I heard them exchange a few worried whispers before their footsteps slowly retreated, leaving me alone with my tumultuous thoughts.

I lay on my bed, letting the hours pass in a confusing mix of sadness and frustration.

I wanted to scream my pain to the whole world, but I felt trapped in an oppressive silence that seemed to suffocate me. Eventually, exhaustion got the better of me, and I fell into a restless sleep, haunted by disturbing dreams.

END OF FLASHBACK