Judy lay in bed, staring at the ceiling.
The room was quiet, but her mind was noisy. Thoughts of the big company meeting tomorrow raced through her head.
Her heart beat fast.
Her stomach felt tight.
Her hands were clammy.
What if she embarrassed herself?
What if she didn’t know what to say?
What if she said something wrong in front of all those important people?
She sighed softly. She couldn’t sleep.
The soft sound of the door opening made her sit up.
David stepped in quietly, carrying a tray. On it was a cup of warm tea, a small plate of biscuits, and a neatly folded napkin.
“Couldn’t sleep?” he asked gently, setting the tray down on the small table beside her bed.
Judy shook her head. “No… I’m just nervous about tomorrow.”
David sat on the edge of t
