Surrendering

Every night in my dreams

I see you, I feel you

That is how I know you go on...

Ashley hated how true the lyrics were. Like Celine held a mirror to her soul as she uttered each word.

She stared into her glass. Her tolerance for alcohol had always been low, but tonight, she didn't care. She wanted to forget—forget the world, the hurt, and the way life had stolen everyone she's ever loved.

Far across the distance

And spaces between us

You have come to show you go on...

She sang off key, holding her phone close to her mouth, imagining it was a microphone, and that she was performing.

More missed calls from Lorenzo flashed on the screen, but she ignored them. He'd be frantic, no doubt, but he'd survive.