ROSALINE

Ever woken up with a nasty ache in your chest? It felt like the weight of the entire world was pressed against me, and I crumbled beneath it. It made waking up really hard and the last thing I ever wanted to do.

The morning sun peeked through the white curtains, casting a glow that I didn't want into the room. I'd prefer a pitch-black room that mirrored the big, black hole in my chest. Jeez, Gerald!

I slept thinking of him, even dreamt about him! What was he so hesitant to talk about? The mere thought of it caused my stomach to hurt. Maybe I wasn't direct with...