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WARNING: I would just like to point out that I don't know a lot about Brian tumours or anything about the surgeries. This is purely a fiction book, so I'm sorry if I say or do anything wrong in this chapter.

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My eyes slowly blink open. I let out a low groan looking at my surroundings. The white hospital room looked dark with just a bit of light coming from the bathroom.

My eyes wander to the window where I see nothing but darkness. The ticking sound of a clock and the beeping of the heart monitor is all I can hear.

8:45 pm

The door opens slightly and a redhead nurse pokes her head in. She smiles when she sees me awake and walks in fully.

"How are you feeling miss Williams?"

"I've felt better."

She lets out a small laugh, "I let the doctor know you're awake and he'll be with you shortly to let you know how the surgery went."

I nod slightly and she walks out of the room. I let out a sigh and glance at my bag on the chair next to me with my clothes. I reach over and pull my phone out of it.

When I turn it on a number of miss calls and text messages crowd my home screen. My finger accidentally dials Jake number. I decided to just talk to him then decline the call.

"Sophia," his frantic voice comes from the other side.

"Jake."

"Oh my god. Where are you Sophia and why didn't you tell me?" He breaks down.

My heart breaks at the sound of his sobs. He found out.

"Jake, I'm sorry," I croak out keeping my tears at bay. "I wanted to tell you."

"Then why didn't you?"

"Because," I pause, "Because you were happy Jake. . . I saw the way you looked at Harper and Jacob. You were finally smiling and laughing after so long, I didn't want to take that from you. If I told you, you would drop everything to be with me and I couldn't do that to you."

"Your an idiot Sophia."

"I know," I whisper. "But I wanted you to be happy and not worry about me."

"I'll always worry about you."

"I'm sorry."

"What room are you in? I came in the morning but you were already in surgery. I'm coming right now."

"Room 143," I tell him looking at the door. I decided not to argue with him over this.

"I'm on my way." He said.

"No, wait," I say. "Come tomorrow morning Jake, I'm tired."

"Sophia."

"Please?"

"Okay fine, get some rest, I'll see you tomorrow." I cut the call off as the doctor walks into the room.

"Miss Williams," he addresses me. "Your surgery went well. We successfully removed a tumour. You have to come back in about 2 weeks for your next check-up appointment, but as far as I am concerned, you're free to go, if you wish."

I nod my head quickly, "I'd much rather rest at home."

He nods and begins writing something down on his clipboard. He rips off a sheet of paper and hands me it. "You can get these from the pharmacy at the entrance, they'll help you with any small pains you feel."

"Thank you," I say as the nurse walks in and begins to switch off the machines.

"There will be some papers for you to sign down at the reception. I'll see you in two weeks." I give him a small thankfully smile as he walks out of the room. I sit up in the uncomfortable hospital bed.

"Just press that button if you need help with anything. There's a disposable toothbrush int he bathroom if you need it." The nurse says pointing to a red a button. I nod my head at her and she walks out of the room.

I stand up, my feet hitting the cold floor. I grab my clothes from the chair and walk to the bathroom. Locking the door behind me, I peel off the hospital gown and slip on my grey hoodie which feels much warmer.

I pull my black leggings up and walk got the sink. I wash my pale looking face and brush my teeth before disposing the toothbrush in the bin. I brush out my hair with He hairbrush here, getting rid of any tangles and letting my hair flow down my shoulders.

I pull on shoes and walk out of the bathroom and grab my bag, phone and that little piece of paper the doctor gave me. I pass a few families as I walk out the room, they were sitting outside in the plastic chairs.

I walk past them but the trip, a pair of strong arms catch me. Looking up my eyes meet bright blue, tired ones. I glance down at the little boy who's now sitting down by my feet.

"I'm sorry, he's always tripping people up," the blue-eyed boy said.

"It's alright," I say and watch as he bent down at picked up the one-year-old.

"I'm Charlie," he said holding his hand out for me to shake.

I place my small hand into his big one, "Sophia."

"Nice to meet you Sophia, but I Better this one to his mom." He says and places a kiss on the little boy's cheek. I nod at a walk around him.

I sign the papers at the reception before walking off to the small pharmacy to get the medications. After getting them I walk out of-of the hospital and to my car. A cool breeze hits my face, blowing my hair in all sorts of directions, I pull my hood up to keep my hair sane.

Getting to my car, I start it up and then lock all the doors. I place my bag on the passenger seat and glance at the time.

9:35 pm

I let out a deep breathe and begin to drive towards the Collin mansion to see Jake. For some weird reason, I just want to see my brother. I want to hug him, tight and never let go. I want to feel safe, in my brother's arms.

I'm about 10 mins away from Collin's mansion when my eyes look in the rearview mirror and spot a big black SUV.

I bite my lip thinking that it could be following me. I go into the other lane and then turn to the other one, it follows me.

I build up my speed to try and get the faster, but then the back window smashes. I duck my head losing control of the cat before getting control again. I quickly speed down the road and turn into the small road where the Colin mansion is.

The gatekeeper lets me in and I drive my now damaged car up the front. Turning the ignition off, I turn around to see glass smashed all over my back seat and few in the front.

A small stinging sensation takes over my hand, I look down the see my palm cut. I hold down some tissue on it to help stop the bleeding. Grabbing my black tote bag, I walk out of my car. Going around to the back of my car, I want to scream too loud but refrain from doing so.

I leave my car and walk up to Hayes standing outside the front door. He bows his head and opens the door for me. I walk inside and glance around at the dark place. Everyone must be in bed, I mean it is 10 pm.

"Fuck off Caden, stop killing me."

Or not. I walk towards the living room door where a dim light is coming. Pushing open the door, Harper and Jake are both cuddled up on the couch talking to each other, Brandon, Chris, Layne, Cole, Blaze, Eli and Caden are all crowed around the TV playing the x-box, I think.

Emily is sitting on the couch with Carter's head on her lap as he scrolls through his phone. Alec and Melissa are both looking through some sort of album.

Danny who was just laying down, looking bored was the first one to see me. He looks at me up and down, looking confused.

"Sophia," He sits up confused, "what are you doing here, it like 10 pm?"

"Sophia." Jake flies up and runs towards me. He pulls me into a bone-crushing hug. I sigh and breathe in his familiar cologne and wrap my arms around him, hugging him just as tightly.

He tries to pull away but I hug him tighter, not wanting to let go of him. I eventually pull away from him. He takes in my pale face and looks awfully worried.

He places his palm on my cheek and widens his eyes. "Your freezing." He begins to pull down on the couch.

"I'm fine," I say and push the blanket he put on me, of me.

"No your not," He says seriously, "don't even try to lie to me, Sophia."

"I'm sorry."

"I know you are. But never ever again but my happiness in front of your health. You matter more to me than anything else." He whispers grabbing my hand making me hiss and I pull my hand out of his, looking down at the cut.

"What the hell." He mutters. Reaching over to the small draw he takes out a first aid box and begins to clean up the wound.

"What happened to you?" Harper asks sitting down next to me.

"Nothing."

"Sophia. . ."

"Nothin happened Harper, I just wanted to see Jake, I've seen him now, so I'll be going home." I stand up as Jake finishes wrapping my hand.

"Like hell you are." John void comes from behind me. Turning around I see his furious face.

"Why not?"

"What car are you going to drive?" He crosses his arms.

"A nice one." I smile.

"You car is shattered. I'll send it tomorrow to get fixed. I'm not even going to bother asking what happened." He says, "your staying here tonight, in your old room and I want no argument from you."

He walks out of the room, not letting me say anything.

"Not that I was going to let you go anyway, but what happened to your car?" Jake asks.

"Nothing," I say and sit back down when I start to feel dizzy.

"Is your head hurting?" He bends down in front of me.

"Just a bit dizzy that's all."

"Did the doctor give you any medications?"

I nod my head.

"Eat then that."

"I will, later," I say standing up. "Go do whatever you were doing before, I'm going to go up and sleep."

"I'm coming with you," Jake stand up.

"Jake."

"Sophia." He mocks me.

"Jake, I'm not a baby." I say, "this is also another reason I didn't tell you about my surgery."

"Hold that sweet mouth, surgery?" Eli aka sitting next to Harper. I let out a low groan as everyone's attention is now on me.

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