All will be okay.

Lily

As we drove towards Noah's office, my heart pounded with an intensity that seemed to match the acceleration of the car. It felt surreal, almost unbelievable, that I was actually on my way to his office for the first time. The anticipation mixed with nervousness created a whirlwind of emotions inside me, making it hard to focus on anything else.

With each passing minute, the tension in my chest seemed to grow tighter, like a coil ready to spring at any moment. I couldn't shake the feeling of apprehension, wondering what awaited me once I arrived. Thoughts raced through my mind, each one more unsettling than the last. What if I made a fool of myself? What if he didn't like me as much in person as he did over messages?

As we finally reached the building, the driver pulled over and parked the car, reassuring me that he would wait for me until I finished. His words offered a small comfort, but they couldn't dispel the overwhelming sense of dread that enveloped me. With a shaky breath,