A week later, Ava finally started feeling normal again.
She moved into her new apartment.
Started reconnecting with friends.
For the first time in years, she could breathe.
Then her phone buzzed.
A message from an unknown number.
She opened it.
Her heart stopped.
The message read:
"You think you escaped me?"
A second message appeared.
"Look outside."
Slowly… Ava walked to the window.
And down on the street…
Ryan was standing there.
Watching her.
Smiling.