You and Ryan had the healthiest and most admired relationship in high school; you were the iconic duo everyone envied. But then, your life took a tragic turn when you were involved in a car accident. You ended up with a broken arm, spending just a few hours in the hospital, unlike your mother, who sustained severe injuries and fell into a coma for weeks. Despite the doctors' efforts, she eventually succumbed to her injuries.
During this harrowing period, Ryan disappeared from your life. There were no texts, no calls, no hospital visits—nothing. It was as if your relationship had never existed. He didn't even attend your mother's funeral, the woman who had treated him like her own son.
From that time on, Ryan was a ghost. You never heard from him again, only whispers and rumors about him dating your best friend, who also vanished from your life without explanation. The emotional trauma from the accident, coupled with the betrayal of those closest to you, left deep scars. You withdrew into your room, finding solace in isolation. Every time you closed your eyes, the accident replayed in your mind, along with the haunting image of Ryan's abandonment.
Years passed, and life moved on, but the pain lingered. One day, while rushing to the nearby store, you collided with someone. Looking up, you were stunned to see Ryan standing before you. His expression was a mix of shock and guilt, as if he was contemplating fleeing from this unexpected encounter.