[PEARL]
As I stood beside Zach, waiting for the investors to arrive, my anxiety was like a swarm of bees buzzing in my chest. This meeting was monumental for the Davis Group, potentially the biggest we’d ever had. My palms were sweaty, and I could feel my heart racing. I tried to focus on my breathing, but it wasn’t helping. The pressure of the moment was overwhelming.
"Miss Collins, are you okay?" Zach’s voice broke through my thoughts.
"Yes, I’m fine," I replied, forcing a smile. But the truth was, I felt like I might burst.
The minutes dragged on, and I could feel the anxiety building up. Suddenly, I realized I couldn’t wait any longer. I needed a bathroom break, and I needed it now.
"I need to use the bathroom, if that's alright," I said, trying to keep the urgency out of my voice
