Gemotions

The city noise seemed amplified, a constant, irritating hum that grated on her already frayed nerves. She walked aimlessly down the busy street, avoiding eye contact with strangers. She checked her watch again, though she knew the time. Every car horn, every shouted conversation, every passing bus, sent a fresh jolt of fear through her.

She had rehearsed her response, but now she was unsure if she would be able to speak. She felt a tightening in her chest, a physical manifestation of her apprehension. She saw the familiar building in the distance, a concrete giant that represented her dream. She slowed her pace, her feet feeling heavy.

She knew what waited.