#3 A world that only exists in my mind

Cecília woke up with her heart racing, looking around for her imaginary boyfriend, Lucas. She looked around the room but didn't see him anywhere.

Lucas? Lucas, where are you?, called Cecília, her voice echoing in the emptiness of the room.

With no response, Cecília felt a tightness in her chest and a feeling of panic took over her.

Did he leave me?, he thought, tears starting to run down his face. She got up from the bed and left the room, looking for Lucas throughout the house.

As she walked through the corridors, Cecília began to notice strange things happening around her. The bathroom window opened and closed on its own, the kitchen tap started gushing water uncontrollably, flooding the floor of the house. Cecília felt her heart speed up even more, a feeling of vertigo taking over her.

No, it can't be real... Cecília muttered to herself, trying to control her breathing. She found herself staring at the rapidly rising water around her, as if she were in a nightmare. Lucas, help me! She screamed, desperate.

It was then that Cecília remembered her medication, quetiapine, which helped her control her bouts of schizophrenia. With shaking hands, she ran to the bathroom cabinet and grabbed the medicine box, desperately swallowing a pill.

Little by little, the feeling of drowning began to subside, the water around him disappeared and the house returned to normal. Cecília clung to the bathroom sink, panting, feeling her heart pounding in her chest. She looked around, taking deep breaths, trying to calm herself.

This isn't real, this isn't real... Cecília repeated to herself, closing her eyes tightly. When he opened them again, he saw Lucas standing in front of him, his eyes worried. He held her hands affectionately, trying to calm her.

Cecilia, how are you? Did you have another outburst again? Lucas asked, his voice soft and comforting. Cecília nodded, feeling a mixture of relief and embarrassment.

I'm sorry, Lucas. I know none of this is real, but sometimes it's difficult..., Cecília murmured, wiping the tears from her face.

Lucas smiled gently, running his thumb over Cecília's cheek. I know, baby. But I'm here, I'll always be here to help you get through these difficult times.

Cecília smiled back, feeling grateful for Lucas by her side, even if only in her mind. She hugged him tightly, feeling safe and protected in his imaginary arms.

Cecília: Lucas, I miss you so much. Thank you for being with me, even if just in my mind.

Lucas: I'm always here for you, Cecília. Even if it's just in spirit.

Cecília smiled, feeling grateful to have Lucas by her side, even if he was just a projection of her imagination. She hugged him tightly, closing her eyes and losing herself in the comforting feeling of being in his arms.

Lucas: You know you can call me whenever you need, right?

Cecília nodded, feeling safe and protected in her imaginary arms.

Cecília: I know, Lucas. You are my safe haven, even if you are far away.

Lucas: I will always be with you, Cecília. One way or another.

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