The sudden plunge into darkness caught them both off guard as the elevator came to a halt, adding to the already tense situation.
"What's happening, sir?" Evelyn's voice trembled as she reached for her phone and switched on the flashlight.
Auden remained silent, leaning back against the wall and rubbing his forehead with a pensive expression.
Evelyn's anxiety only grew with his lack of response. "Why aren't you saying anything, Mr. Bernard? Why is the elevator not working? Shouldn't we call for help? Do they even know we're stuck here?" Her voice rose with each question.
"I left my phone in the car," Auden answered quietly, his hand still on his forehead as if trying to ward off a headache.
"God, I can't believe this," Evelyn exclaimed, slumping down and gripping her head. "It's past
