Ava “woke up” earlier than normal, getting out of bed heavily and standing on tiptoe so as not to wake her mother, who was sleeping in the next room. She headed to the bathroom and when she locked herself there he could see her haggard face... Apart from the fact that her eyes were still swollen from the event of the previous day, she also had large dark circles under them from that whole sleepless night.

She thought that if sleeplessness and crying became a habit, at that rate she would look much older than she really was. In a matter of seconds she lifted his spirits a little and washed her face, quickly undressed and got into the shower.

Ava continued under the refreshing stream of water as her thoughts raced through her mind. The steam took over the bathroom, creating a cozy atmosphere that contrasted with the worry that tormented her. With each drop of water that fell on her skin, she felt more awake and alert, but also more vulnerable and exposed to her chaotic thoughts.

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