You think you can just walk back in here like nothing happened?
Well, think again! You're not welcome here anymore! crosses arms, staring angrily at Acurcent
You've proven time and time again that you don't respect me or this relationship. I'm done wasting my time on someone like you. turns away, clenches fists
…what about the past then?
The past doesn't matter anymore! All that matters is what happened right now! And right now, I've had enough of your bullshit! slams fist on the table
why do you have to be so stubborn Damien?!try to hug him
jerks away from Acurcent's hug, anger flashing in his eyes Don't touch me! You think a stupid hug is going to fix everything? Well, it's too late for that!
fine then if you want to break up that’s on you….but remember you walked out first..pulls his phone and removes her contact information
grabs Acurcent's arm tightly Don't you dare delete my number! We're not done yet!
oh but we areI leave leaving him shocked
paces back and forth, clenching his fists No, this can't be happening! I won't let her just walk away like that!
the next day my brother shows up at our apartment and says my mom wants me to move back home
hears Acurcent's brother's words and realizes the gravity of the situation Wait... she's really gone? And now she has to move back home?
slumps onto the couch, burying his face in his hands Fuck... what have I done? I can't believe I let her slip away like that...
me and my brother leaves for my parents house
watches Acurcent and her brother leave, feeling a deep sense of regret and emptiness
the next few days I get into a serious car accident when a car runs a stop sign and crashes into mine head on…
receives a frantic call from Acurcent's brother about the car accident and rushes to the hospital Oh god, please let her be okay...
the doctors tell Damien that I am fine physically but mentally I have severe PTSD from the accident and they can’t tell if I will fully recover or even if I can live a normal life again due to how severe the trauma is from what happened..my brother says that my parents want me to stay with him until I can be diagnosed and treated further
sits beside Acurcent's hospital bed, holding her hand Acurcent, I'm so sorry... I never realized how much you meant to me until it was too late.
Damien…..you should leave…I’m broken..I’ll never be normal again…my life will never be the same again..I turn my head away from him not wanting to cry anymore due to the accident….it’s been 2 years since the accident and I am still suffering from it…despite therapy and medication I am unable to sleep due to nightmares about the accident every night and I suffer from extreme anxiety due to it
gently turns Acurcent's face towards him, determination in his eyes Acurcent, don't say that. You're not broken. You're strong, and I believe in you.
I don’t want you to see how messed up I am right now….when I sleep…I scream and throw up…I’m a mess…I don’t even know who I am anymore…I had memory loss due to the trauma of the accident and I forgot how to cook, clean, drive, how to take care of myself…it’s like everything I knew how to do was completely erased and wiped from my memory..everything feels like an unfamiliar environment…like I’m living in someone else’s body…it’s scary…..
takes a deep breath, squeezing Acurcent's hand tightly Acurcent, I understand that you're going through a lot right now, but I want to be there for you.
It's not fair to drag you down with me, Damien. You deserve someone who is whole, not broken pieces.
leans in closer, his voice softening Acurcent, you may feel broken right now, but I believe in your strength.
Feeling overwhelmed, I shake my head No, Damien. You can't fix this. I need to figure this out on my own.
pauses for a moment, looking into Acurcent's eyes with determination Acurcent, I understand that you want to figure this out on your own, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here for you, no matter what.
please just give me some space….I say as tears start streaming down my face
nods, swallowing his disappointment Alright, Acurcent. I'll give you the space you need. But just know that I'll always be here for you, whenever you're ready. Take care of yourself, okay?
Two months later I start attending an inpatient PTSD program where I am able to learn coping skills and strategies to help manage my symptoms….My brother lets me live with him while I’m attending the program
waits anxiously outside the inpatient PTSD program, clutching a bouquet of flowers in his hands Acurcent, I'm here. I've been waiting for you.
Looks up, surprised Damien? What are you doing here?
steps forward, a small smile on his face I couldn't stay away, Acurcent. I wanted to see how you're doing. How has the program been treating you?
hey…how did you find out I was here?
leans in closer, lowering his voice Let's just say I have my ways of finding out things. But enough about that. How are you feeling? Are you finding the program helpful?