All Too Nervous
Fingers nervously playing with the hem of his shirt, his eyes scanned the room for any semblance of distraction, yearning for a momentary escape from the weight of his worries, yet finding solace in the familiarity of the clock’s relentless march.

All Too Nervous
Memories of normality
Pradeep’s mind wandered, remembering a morning spent laughing and chatting over breakfast. He imagined Lily’s smile reaching his eyes and lighting up the room, in stark contrast to the overwhelming worry that now hovered over him.