Unexpected Calm

Sweat dripped down my neck, soaking the neckline of my workout top as the morning dance class finally wrapped up. The music faded out, replaced by the sound of heavy breathing echoing across the mirrored studio. The burn in my legs left me feeling loose-limbed and refreshed. Toweling off my face, I grabbed my phone from the studio bench and tapped the illuminated screen. A text from Miriam sat wai