The Fragments of Us

Some promises are never meant to be broken; they're supposed to be kept without fail. Some memories are never meant to fade; they're supposed to be cherished.
Yet, there are some stories where fate has a cruel play.

Once inseparable, Rowan Hawthorne and Esther Knight became strangers overnight, leaving one heart burdened with adored memories while the other woke up to a world where they never met.

Years later, they cross paths again. But this time, only one recognised the place called 'Home' behind a strange, yet familiar smile.
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Years Ago,
"You're annoying, Ren" she whined.
"Then I'll leave?"
"No. We're gonna stay friends. Forever."

Present,
"Hey, nice to meet you."
*silence*
"I hope we can be friends?"
"..sure," a whisper, "Essie."
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It all unravels and complicates at the same time, when Rowan and Esther meet each other after years of distance.
One remembers clearly about his best friend, while the other seems to have faint memories of the other.

Does it complicate the relationship?
Does the unexpected meeting turn into something more?
Do Rowan and Esther overcome years and trauma of distance or does it worsen everything?
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Quick notice:
THIS IS NOT THE TYPICAL MEMORY LOSS STORY.
IT REVOLVES AROUND PARTIAL RETROGRADE AMNESIA.
IT IS A CONDITION WHERE MEMORIES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT ARE OFTEN LOST OR BECOME PATCHY.
IT CAN FURTHER RESULT INTO FORGETTING A PERSON (NOT ENTIRELY) IF THEY DO NOT INTERACT AFTER THE ACCIDENT, HENCE THERE ARE NO TRIGGERS TO RECOGNISE THE PERSON.
HOWEVER, EVEN IF THE MEMORY IS NOT ENTIRELY FORGOTTON, IT MAY BE INACCESSIBLE WITHOUT REMINDERS LIKE PHOTOS OR FRIENDS.