Later that day Emily decided to go outside anyway.
She hated staying in her apartment all day.
So she walked to a nearby café.
But on the way back she suddenly felt dizzy.
Her legs felt weak.
"Maybe I didn't sleep enough," she murmured.
The next thing she remembered—
Alexander's voice.
"Emily!"
When she opened her eyes, she was in a hospital room.
Alexander sat beside the bed.
His expression was tense.
"You fainted."
Emily blinked.
"I'm fine."
Alexander frowned.
"No, you're not."
The doctor entered the room.
"She's just exhausted," he explained.
"Stress and lack of sleep."
Alexander looked relieved but still serious.
"You need rest."
Emily smiled weakly.
"Yes, doctor."
The doctor left.
Emily looked at Alexander.
"You look more worried than me."
Alexander didn't answer.
Instead he gently brushed a strand of hair away from her face.
"You scared me."
Emily's heart skipped.