Cutting the Cords

POV: Arabella

The tinted glass door of the upscale real estate office glides shut behind me, sealing off the noisy street traffic. The climate-controlled air inside is crisp, but the atmosphere freezes for a different reason. The low hum of professional chatter dies. Conversations snap off in the middle of syllables. Every employee in the sprawling office stops typing, stops walking, and turns to