As I sat alone, lost in my thoughts, memories of Ava flooded my mind like a raging river. The pain of her absence felt unbearable, like a constant ache in my heart. I had tried reaching out to her multiple times, but to no avail. She had blocked me on all social media platforms, and every attempt to meet her in person ended in rejection. Her rejection left me feeling frustrated and hurt, like a ship lost at sea with no direction. I found myself struggling to move on, as if I was stuck in a never-ending cycle of heartbreak. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder, and I turned to see Mia, who had become my friend and confidante, looking at me with concern in her eyes. Mia had proved severally to be there for me, but I had always found it hard to let her into my life, fearing that it woul