Have a little faith

Ella's body seemed like a traitor as she grappled with the news of her impending death. It was astonishing how life could spiral out of control in a matter of moments. One minute, you believe you've got everything figured out, and the next, you discover that you don't. She yearned to accomplish countless things, but the realization that time was limited left her questioning the purpose of dreaming when it was all a waste. As she aimlessly wandered the streets, her thoughts a labyrinth, and her headphones shielding her from the world, a gentle touch on her shoulder startled her. "Oh no, it's him again," she thought.
"Why don't you ever smile? You always appear so serious," he inquired.
With a faint smile, she replied "I do smile, but I suppose your timing is never right."