The windshield wipers flashed back and forth across the window, fighting the rain at the same intensity her heart seemed to race. Feeling as though it was moments from beating out of her chest.
One…
Two…
Three…
She counted the movements, simply trying to catch her breath and regain her composure.
As she pulled in the parking lot, she flipped her headlights off, even before approaching the parking spot next to the room. This night had been planned, but nothing else beyond this moment was certain.
Pulling into the space, she closed her eyes and took deep solemn breaths as she composed herself. Her mind raced, “What am I doing… this is so unlike me… I can’t…” However, something surrounding the mystery of the evening was intriguing her. She was well aware, she couldn’t merely shrug it off and go about her life without seeing this through to the end.
Abruptly breaking from her thoughts, she grabbed her purse and a few other items… Mainly for any onlookers to feign to believe she was there for more reputable reasons than were the reality.