MANIA

Bonus Chapter-Part 2

It's been five months since Y/N finally emerged from the trance that consumed her.

As she gradually returns to herself, she finds herself struggling to remember anything from the hallucinations that dominated her consciousness for the past nine months.

The last clear memory Y/N have is of her journey towards her vacation, which her family reveals took place a full year ago.

This revelation about the lost year of her memories leaves her disoriented and puzzled. She began to wonder what events transpired during the time that she can't recall, and what could have led to the life she was living in her hallucinations.

Despite the lost memories and the lingering confusion, Y/N makes the decision to focus on rebuilding her life. With determination and resilience, she begins the process of regaining her footing and restoring her sense of self. It's a crucial step forward, one that requires courage and self-discovery.

Y/N also return to her profession as a novel writer. Writing has always been an integral part of her identity, and she is determined to tap into that passion once again. The act of scribbling down words on paper becomes a form of therapy, a way to express herself and make sense of her muddled thoughts and experiences.

Y/N finds herself settled inside a cozy coffee shop, the hum of conversation blending with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Her fingers dance across the keyboard of her laptop as she diligently type away, engrossed in the task of finishing the new novel that she has recently begun.

Just as the barista calls her name, signaling that her order is ready, the sound of the doorbell at the entrance of the coffee shop distracts her momentarily. As she starts to make her way to the counter, a young girl rushes into the café, her eyes fixed on her phone, and accidentally collides into her.

As Y/N apologize to the girl and their eyes meet for the first time, a strange sensation courses through Y/N's heart. It's a feeling that she can't quite place, but it's as if something within her recognizes her.

The recognition is faint, lingering in the depths of her memory, but the impact is undeniable.

The smile that forms on Y/N's lips is instinctive, and as she look at the girl, a question tumbles out of her mouth, "I'm sorry. But have we ever met before?"

The girl blinks for a moment, a look of surprise crossing her face, but she quickly composes herself and smiles. "No, I don't think so." she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "But my name is Mina."

Y/N's smile broadens in response, and she repeat the name, "Mina." the name rolls off her tongue smoothly, and it's like a soft melody to the ears.

Mina nods, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "You said it perfectly." she confirms, her voice soft and melodic.

Y/N's mind is suddenly jolted by a flicker of memory. Something familiar about Mina stirs within her subconscious, though the recollection is just out of reach. It's like a fleeting image, a glimpse into a fragment of a forgotten past.

She shakes her head, trying to clear the cobwebs of the sudden memory, and refocus her attention on Mina.
Y/N follow up with a question, her eyes still locked on Mina's, "By the way, do you come here often? To this coffee shop, I mean."

Mina's gaze softens as she considers the question, and her smile tilts up at the corners. "Yes," she responds, her voice carrying a gentle lilt. "Why is that?"

"Well, since I also come here often, and you always come here too. Maybe we can have coffee sometime?" Y/N ask as she smile cheekily.