Chapter 3:The Ghost of Yesterday

Ndalo's days began to take on a sense of routine, as she slowly started to rebuild her life. She threw herself into her work at the library, finding solace in the dusty pages of old books. She reconnected with old friends, laughing and joking with them as if the pain of the past few months had never existed.

But despite the façade of normalcy she had constructed, Ndalo couldn't shake the feeling that she was living in a state of limbo. The ghosts of yesterday lingered, haunting her every step. She would catch glimpses of Kofi in the crowded streets, only to realize it was just a stranger with a similar smile. She would hear the sound of his laughter in the distance, only to turn and find no one there.

One evening, as she was closing up the library, Ndalo received an unexpected visit from her childhood friend, Ama. Ama had always been the wild child of their group, with a quick wit and a sharp tongue. But as she stood in the library, her eyes sparkling with concern, Ndalo saw a different side of her friend.

"Ndalo, I've been worried about you," Ama said, her voice low and serious. "You've been hiding away for months, and I know it's not just because of work. What's going on?"

Ndalo hesitated, unsure of how to respond. She had been avoiding her friends, afraid of being pitied or judged. But something about Ama's expression made her feel like she could trust her.

"It's just... everything," Ndalo said, feeling a lump form in her throat. "Kofi, the breakup, the memories... it's all just been so overwhelming. I feel like I'm drowning in my own emotions."

Ama nodded, her eyes filled with understanding. "I'm here for you, Ndalo. We all are. You don't have to go through this alone."

As Ama hugged her tightly, Ndalo felt a weight lift off her shoulders. Maybe, just maybe, she didn't have to face the ghosts of yesterday alone. Maybe, with the help of her friends and family, she could find a way to lay the past to rest and start anew.

The two friends sat down at a nearby café, sipping coffee and talking long into the night. It was the first time in months that Ndalo had felt like herself, like the darkness that had consumed her was finally beginning to recede.

As they parted ways, Ama turned to Ndalo with a mischievous grin. "You know, I have an idea. Why don't we take a trip to the coast this weekend? A change of scenery might be just what you need to clear your head."

Ndalo's heart skipped a beat as she considered the proposal. The coast was where she and Kofi had spent countless weekends, laughing and loving in the sun-kissed sand. But as she looked into Ama's eyes, she knew that this was exactly what she needed – a chance to confront the ghosts of yesterday and start building a new future.

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