Nicole's POV
Suddenly, the elevator began to shake. With one hand holding a bag of pastries and the other a tray of coffee, I lost my balance and fell backward. Just as I braced myself for a hard fall, I landed against a firm chest.
The elevator lights flickered off briefly, then back on, accompanied by a loud, frightening thud. My heart raced, and I couldn’t suppress a gasp.
“What’s happening?” I exclaimed.
The man behind me pulled out his phone and turned on the flashlight. He immediately pressed the emergency button. Almost simultaneously, a loud voice came through the elevator speaker.
“Attention everyone! Please try not to panic. Everything is operating as it should. Maintenance personnel are on their way to repair the elevator. I repeat: do not panic. Stay calm, and everything w
