Second Choice

DAPHNE

I paced back and forth in the living room, my bare feet sinking into the plush carpet with every step. My chest felt tight, my breath uneven. The room was dimly lit, the only sound breaking the silence was the rhythmic ticking of the antique clock on the wall. Yet, no matter how quiet the house was, my mind was anything but. It was loud, spinning, drowning me in thoughts I couldn’t escape f