[COMPLETE] If i could turn back time

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Lily found herself in a difficult position. With Ava retreating into her shell and Mia still distant, she felt helpless. She wanted to help her friends, to ease their pain, but she didn't know how to reach them.

Despite her feelings of helplessness, Lily decided to make an effort. She started leaving notes for Ava, just like she had for Mia. She left words of encouragement, reassurances of her support, and reminders for Ava to take care of herself.

Lily also tried to engage Ava in their shared interests. She suggested they cook together, hoping the familiar activity would coax Ava out of her room. She also invited Ava to join her for yoga, hoping the calming practice would help Ava relax.

Meanwhile, Mia noticed Ava's withdrawal. She saw the parallels between Ava's behavior and her own past actions. She felt a pang of sympathy for Ava, understanding her feelings of heartbreak and loneliness.

Mia, observing Ava's withdrawal and Lily's failed efforts to reach out, felt a pang of guilt. She realized that their friendships had started to strain when she first distanced herself from Ava and Lily. She felt as if her actions had set off a chain of events that led to their current situation.

Seeing Lily's desperation and Ava's pain, Mia felt a strong urge to help. She knew what it felt like to be in Ava's position, to feel heartbroken and alone. She also understood Lily's feelings of helplessness and worry.

Encouraged by Lily's plea, Mia decided to talk to Ava. She knew it wouldn't be easy, given their strained relationship and her own feelings of hurt. But she also knew that she couldn't stand by and watch Ava suffer.

Mia approached Ava with a sense of apprehension. She found Ava sitting alone in her room, her eyes vacant and her demeanor distant. Taking a deep breath, Mia started the conversation, "Ava, we need to talk."

Ava, surprised by Mia's approach, listened as Mia expressed her concern and sympathy. However, as the conversation progressed, Ava's feelings of frustration and hurt surfaced. She felt a mix of anger, betrayal, and heartbreak.

"Why did you distance yourself, Mia? Why did you leave us when we needed you?" Ava asked, her voice filled with hurt and confusion.

Mia, taken aback by Ava's outburst, tried to defend herself. "I... I had my reasons, Ava," she said, her voice shaky. However, when pressed by Ava to elaborate on those reasons, Mia found herself unable to explain. Her past trauma and her feelings of loneliness and hurt made it difficult for her to articulate her reasons.

Ava, not receiving a clear answer, felt her frustration grow. "You can't even give us a straight answer, Mia!" Ava's words, filled with hurt and frustration, echoed in the room.

In the heat of the moment, Ava's frustration got the better of her. She raised her hand and slapped Mia, an action that shocked both Mia and Lily, who had been standing nearby. The room fell silent, the aftermath of their argument settling in.

The silence that followed Ava's action was deafening. Ava, coming to terms with what she had just done, felt a wave of guilt wash over her. She looked at Mia, her hand still stinging from the slap, and saw the shock in Mia's eyes. "Mia... I... I didn't mean to..." Ava stammered, her voice barely a whisper.

Mia, still reeling from the slap, looked at Ava. She felt a mix of shock, hurt, and disbelief. She had expected anger, frustration, even hurtful words, but she hadn't expected Ava to physically express her anger. She found herself speechless, unable to process the situation.

Lily, who had been standing nearby, was shocked as well. She looked at Ava and Mia, her mind racing. She felt a mix of anger, worry, and disbelief. She wanted to intervene, to comfort Mia, and to confront Ava, but she found herself rooted to the spot.

After the initial shock wore off, Mia found her voice. She looked at Ava, her eyes filled with hurt and regret. "I just wanted to help you, Ava," Mia said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I didn't realize that I was part of your problem."

Mia's words hung heavy in the room. She had distanced herself from Ava and Lily to deal with her own feelings, but she hadn't realized that her actions had caused them pain. She felt a wave of guilt wash over her, realizing that she had inadvertently become a burden to them.

Ava, hearing Mia's confession, felt a mix of guilt and regret. She hadn't meant to hurt Mia, but her frustration and heartbreak had clouded her judgment. She looked at Mia, her heart aching at the sight of her friend's hurt.

Mia, gathering her courage, spoke again. Her voice was soft, but her words were clear. "I'm sorry," she said, her eyes meeting Ava's. "I'm sorry for being a burden. I didn't mean to cause you more pain."

Her confession, honest and heartfelt, filled the room. Mia's guilt was palpable, her regret evident in her words. She had wanted to help Ava, to ease her heartbreak, but she hadn't realized that her actions had added to Ava's pain.

Ava, hearing Mia's apology, felt a mix of emotions. She felt guilt for her outburst, regret for her actions, and a deep sense of sadness for the pain they had all endured.
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After their argument, Mia retreated back into her room, her feelings of guilt and hurt still fresh. Unbeknownst to Ava and Lily, Mia had another reason for distancing herself. The man who had obsessively stalked her in the past had returned, and Mia had been living in fear, worried for her own safety and for Ava and Lily's.

One day, when Ava and Lily were out, the man finally managed to track down Mia's home. He had been stalking Mia, watching her every move, waiting for the perfect opportunity to confront her.

Mia, alone in the house, was unaware of the man's presence until it was too late. The man managed to break into the house silently, catching Mia off guard. Mia, filled with fear, tried to escape, but the man was relentless.