Here, I’m just another traveler, blending into the crowd as I make my way to the meeting point.
The tension from the flight hasn’t dissipated; it clings to me like a shadow, a constant presence as I prepare to face my superiors.
With each step, I’m reminded that in this line of work, control is an illusion, and respect must be earned, not assumed.
Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered.