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Lost in time and space

Heartbreaking love story about two drug addicts

By Nils MerdenyanPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
Lost in time and space
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As the sun vanished from the sky and the night set in, two drug addicts sat alone in a dimly lit room. They smoked their last hit of crack as they stared into each other's eyes, lost in time and space. They had no family, no friends, no home to call their own. They were just two lost souls wandering in search of something that they could not identify. But in each other's company they found solace, a sense of belonging as they sat and smoked away their worries, their fears, and their pasts.

Their names were Jack and Emily. They met on the streets of New York, in a dingy alleyway, where they were both trying to score their next fix. They had never spoken before, but something stirred within them when they locked eyes. It was as if something had clicked, and they both knew, without a doubt, that they could help each other out.

At first, it was just about getting high. They would share their stash, talk about their experiences, and wander from one place to another, lost and aimless. But soon enough, they began to realize that they had feelings for each other. It started with a touch here and there, a hand on the back, a lingering gaze. But soon, they were holding hands, lying down beside each other, and looking at each other like they were the only ones in the world. They were in love.

Their love was unconventional, to say the least. It was not the kind that we see in movies or read about in books. It was a raw, unfiltered love, born out of mutual addiction and desperation. But it was real, and it was all they had.

Despite their deep feelings for each other, their addiction was tearing them apart. They spent most of their time in search of their next hit. They didn't eat, sleep or bathe regularly. They were wasting away, and they knew it.

One day, as they were walking down the street, hand in hand, they passed by a rehabilitation center. Emily stopped in her tracks and turned towards Jack.

"Jack, I can't do this anymore," she said, tears streaming down her face. "I need help."

Jack looked at her, shocked. He had never considered rehab before. He had just accepted that this was his life, and he would have to live with it. But looking at Emily, he realized that he didn't want her to be a part of this world anymore. He wanted her to have a chance at a better life, and he knew that he needed to take the same step.

They approached the receptionist, who spoke to them gently and helped them get admitted to the center. The next few days were tough, as they went through withdrawal symptoms and tried to adjust to a new way of life. But they had each other, and that was enough.

The rehabilitation program was not easy. Emily went through therapy, group sessions, and detoxification, and so did Jack. But they were committed, and they worked hard to overcome their addiction. As they progressed, they noticed how their relationship changed. They were no longer dependent on drugs to feel close to each other. They could talk for hours, laugh, and enjoy each other's company, without any substance in their bodies.

Months passed, and they were finally clean. They had a new lease on life, a fresh start. They moved into a small apartment together and started to rebuild their lives. They found meaning in each other, and in the simple joys of life. They cooked together, read books, watched movies, and took long walks in the park. They realized that they didn't need drugs to be happy; they had each other.

But as much as they loved each other, their past continued to haunt them. They saw their former friends on the streets, still high and miserable. They heard stories of people dying of overdoses and losing their minds. They knew that relapse was a possibility, and it scared them.

One night, as they were sitting together in front of the TV, Emily spoke up.

"Jack, do you ever worry that we'll go back to where we were?"

Jack turned to her, his eyes filled with fear.

"All the time," he admitted. "But we have to believe in ourselves. We've come this far, and we can't go back."

Emily nodded, her eyes reflecting the same fear and determination.

"We have to stay strong for each other," she said, taking his hand.

They hugged each other tightly, knowing that their love and commitment to each other were their greatest weapons against addiction. They went to bed that night, feeling grateful for all they had overcome, but also aware that their journey was far from over.

Years went by, and Jack and Emily continued to move forward, together. They had their ups and downs, but they faced them head-on, knowing that they could overcome anything as long as they had each other. They got married, and they started a small business, which eventually grew into a successful enterprise.

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