The Birthday Surprise from hell

Zoe's POV

"Wake up, Zoe," She said.

I looked at her confused, "What are you talking about?"

"Wake up, you are having a nightmare!"

Then I opened my eyes but this time I was on Sandra's lap, she was looking down at me with a worried look on her face.

I sat up, rubbing the sleep off my eyes and yawning, "What happened?" I asked.

"You fell asleep and started..."

"Screaming?"

"Yeah..."

I palmed my face in frustration and groaned.

"It is fine, we all have nightmares sometimes."

I looked at her. "I must have scared you."

"No, I was just a bit worried," She said. But the tension on her forehead begged to differ.

"Sorry..."

She punched me in the arm. "Don't apologise and just look at the time." She brought her phone to my face so I could see.

"It is twelve minutes after twelve," I said still not understanding why I had to look at the time.

"Happy birthday!" Sandra said cheerfully.

Realisation dawned on me and I felt stupid. "Thanks, Sandra," I nervously said.

"Don't mention i