Molly
I woke up feeling disoriented and out of sorts. The soft fabric of a warm blanket hugged my body, and I stretched out lazily as I yawned. The sunlight filtered through the living room window, which casted a soft golden glow across the room. My mind was a bit foggy, and it took a moment for the memories to come flooding back. The break-in at my apartment. The chaos. The fear. The aftermath. I slowly sat up and looked around Jaden’s living room. It was so familiar to me and yet, there was a strange feeling that clung to me. I was alone, but the sounds drifting from somewhere in the house pulled me back to reality. I could hear them. Carrie, Sammy, Will, Mike, and Jaden. Their voices overlapped as they talked and laughed. It made me smile, despite the heaviness that sat on my chest. Ja
