Page 26 of My best friends little sister

Its been 2 weeks since Mateo found out about my relationship with angelica. I haven't seen her since. She locked herself away in her room and refuses to come out or speak to anyone. Its been really hard, ive been trying to get her to let me in so I can comfort her but she wont.

This has been my daily routine for the past 2 weeks. I knock on her door, begging her to say something so I know shes still alive, then I leave a plate of food for her by the door that she doesnt touch.

I sit there for a little while not saying anything as I hear her crying on the other side of the door. I know she needs comfort right now but shes scared to let me in. if me being behind the door is comforting her then i will sit here forever if she needs me too.

Suddenly, I hear a thud and a small yelp following it. ''Angel?! Open the door!'' no response. Panic consumes me as I bang on the door begging her to open it, but she doesnt.

My heart aches at the sight in front of me. angelica laying on the floor barely conscious. Shes awake but her eyes are slowly closing. Shes scarily thin and very pale, theres large black circles around her eyes and her face is red and puffy.

I kneel beside her and pull her into my lap not knowing what the fuck is going on. The second I touch her bare skin I feel just how cold she is. I instinctively bring my hand to her forehead, burning hot. Shes got a fucking fever and didn't think to tell me.

I notice her eyes starting to close fully and I grab my phone from my pocket, dialling Stefan's number ''dont close your eyes baby, stay with me''

I dont bother responding, quickly hanging up the call and scooping angel up into my arms heading straight for my car. I try and keep an eye on her breathing as she sits slumped in the passenger seat, its slowing down but its there. ''Keep breathing baby, please''

Before I know it ive arrived at the estate, grabbing angelica from the car and bolting to the east wing where the hospital is. I immediately spot Stefan by the front desk talking to Ivan. He looks at me, stopping his conversation before rushing and taking angel from my arms.

He puts her on one of the mobile beds before pushing her out of the waiting room, leaving me standing there helpless with Ivan.

''What the hell happened?'' I dont respond because honestly I dont know how to respond.

I dont know what happened. Shes had a fever before but it didn't cause her to collapse unconscious like that.

An hour passes and I see Stefan coming towards me holding a clipboard.

I jump from my seat rushing over to him ''is she okay?

'' I say before he even gets a chance to breathe.

He nods and I feel a huge wave of relief flow through me.

''Shes alright its just the flu but there is something else id like to discuss with you''

Once the food arrives I unwrap one of the burgers for angel and bring it close to her so she can grab it easily.

She hesitates but takes the burger in her small hands, its almost the size of her head.

''I'm not going to make you eat all of it baby.

If you do thats amazing, but I just want you to eat at least some of it.

Anything is better than nothing'' she nods hesitantly and takes a small bite. Thank fucking god

We sit and talk while we eat. I mostly sit there watching angel eat because I finished pretty fast. She only ate less than half of her burger and a few fries but thats more than shes eaten in 2 weeks so I cant complain. ''Its getting late sweetheart. You need rest''

About 20 minutes pass but shes still not asleep, not even slightly. Her eyes are wide open and she stares at the wall while laying her head on my chest. ''Baby you need to sleep''