And then, a voice cuts through the crowd.
It’s a voice I don’t recognize, yet it feels familiar.
My heart skips a beat.
Could it be him?
The room seems to hold its breath.
The moment stretches, filled with unspoken possibilities.
And in that moment, I know that nothing will ever be the same.
Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered.