Cornered

The silver tray slipped from her trembling fingers and crashed against the polished hardwood floor. Crystal glasses shattered on impact, sending sharp shards flying across the rug alongside splashing amber liquor. The attendant shrank back against the doorframe, her chest heaving as she hyperventilated in sheer panic.

"I am sorry, sir. I am so sorry. I didn't mean to." She blurted out the apology