~SARA~
Ding!
The elevator door slides open and I step into the hallway, my heart pounding. The AC is on, but for some reason, heat clings to my skin like I'm in a sauna.
The conference room is just a few feet away. A few feet that feels like thousands as I approach it, my legs getting heavier with every step.
One step. Two steps. Three steps. The smell of wood whiffs to my nose and I wrap my palm around the knob, taking in a deep breath.
Alright, Sara. Let's do this.
At the count of the three, I pull the door open and step in.
All eyes turn to me.
The board members, Jason, Alex, Mrs Ford, Jake standing behind Alex and Sandra.
I swallow.
"Well, are you just gonna stand there and mop like a statue?" Mrs Ford—Alex mother barks and I jolt, snapping out of my daze.
Slowly, I drag my
