Thirty Minutes of Peace
Team: Sneaky Little Scribes
Abby stood by the pool and rolled her shoulders, trying to ease the muscle tension. It had been a killer week—her boss was on the warpath about the State deposition. He’d mandated overtime, but with no extra pay. There was a mountain of paperwork to wade through and footage to review. A shiver of guilt surged through her.
No, you need a break.
Abby closed her eyes, tilted her face up, and drank in the warm sunshine. A breeze brushed her cheek and teased her blonde curls. Birds chirped in serenade and an exotic floral scent filled the air. She breathed deeply.
In—two, three, four. Out—two, three, four.
The measured breaths centered her, leaving a feeling of serenity. Her phone buzzed. Abby’s eyes snapped open.
Damnit. Can’t I get th
