FAKING SMILES [DANIEL VEDA]

CHAPTER FIVE

Five.

Sabrina sleeplessly walked to her closet picking out some sweats and a jacket. She didn't sleep a wink at all. She feared that she'd might have another anxiety attack or a panic attack. She looked in the mirror to see purple bags start to form under his eyes. She sighed tying her hair into a bun. She changed into some grey nike sweats and a black zip up jacket. She put on her shoes before heading downstairs with his bag. Kevin, Shari, and Mama Alston were downstairs eating breakfast already when Sabrina came down.

"Sabrina, sweetie, you look tired." Mama Alston said.

"Thanks, mom. Just what I wanted to hear." Sabrina muttered and grabbed a granola bar from the cabinet.

"Sorry," Her mom sighed. "Did you sleep at all last night?"

"No," Sabrina shook her head. "I gotta go, I have errands to run."

Before anyone could speak, Sabrina was already out the door. She didn't really have errands to run. She just had work. She parked her car and quickly walked into target. She headed to the employees room. Running into the bathroom, Sabrina changed into the red shirt and khaki pants. She timed in before heading to her work position.

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After work, Sabrina headed to Starbucks. Uriah's work. She walked in seeing as it was slightly busy but not too busy. She walked up to the cashier and placed in her order before sitting at a table. She was in the middle of reading The Scorch Trials until someone called out her name.

"Cotton Candy Frappé for Sabrina!" They yelled. She walked to the counter and the person who handed her, her drink was Uriah.

"Hey," Sabrina smiled.

"Hey," He responded with a smile.

"Look, I'm sorry about yesterday. My little brother and his friends are just really protective over me. And—"

"Sabrina, it's okay. You don't have to apologize." Uriah chuckled. Sabrina smiled.

"Okay," She sighed. Sabrina felt a pang on the side of her head and she immediately rubbed it.

"You okay?" Uriah asked.

"Yeah, I'm-I'm fine." Sabrina stammered. Uriah furrowed his eyebrows. He walked out from behind the counter pressing his palm to Sabrina's forehead.

"You're burning up," Uriah stated. "I should get you home."

"No, it's oka—" Sabrina didn't really get to finish her sentence seeing as her eyes rolled back and she fell limp in Uriah's arms.

"Someone call 9-1-1!" Was the last thing Sabrina heard.

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Walking up with a small groan, Sabrina cringed at how bright the room she was in. After a few seconds, her eyes finally adjusted to the light. She looked around and noticed she was in a hospital room. Images from earlier flooded Sabrina's mind making her sigh. The door to her room bursted open and Kevin came hurtling in with Shari, and her mom coming in after.