"Nothing Forgetfulness Does Not Fade, Memory Alter"

again, i've fallen victim to merciless grapevine for the nth time. and the thing about it is that it's true--or at least the one and only detail i've heard. my friend refuses to budge until i'm "ready to tell my story". but how can you tell a story altered by present migivings? nothing else seemed more real than while it was happening, but now another's forgetfulness fades the memory.