Scars Of A Broken Bond

Wearing a graceful smile, Galilea leaned against the handrail and locked eyes with Sabrina. It was almost as if she had been intentionally waiting for her. “So, I was right after all. It was your car that I saw.”

Sabrina paused momentarily, then resumed her ascent up the stairs.

“What’s the matter? Were you standing there expecting me to engage in conversation?”

“Of course not,” Galilea replied with a sly grin. A hint of malice flickered in her eyes. “I just want to give you a special gift.”

Without warning, she suddenly shoved Sabrina with all her might.

“Argh!”

a shriek of surprise as she tumbled down the

a wave of dizziness engulf

Sabrina was sprawled on the floor, her head throbbing with pain. The world spun around her, and she struggled to focus her

she opened her eyes, she glanced up the stairs in a daze,

tried to sit up, feeling a sharp ache in

with the most intense pain. Without thinking, she reached up to touch the wound and winced at the sharp

A waiter appeared at her side, concern etched on his face. “Please sit down over here. I’ll fetch the first-aid kit. Do you need

ankle, causing her to gasp in agony. She glanced at her watch and realized with a sinking

thanks. Do you

to risk missing her appointment with the victim and was afraid she would

you right away.” He hurried off to fetch the