Desperation in Every Second

Beatrice desperately hoped the co-pilot would take her side, dreading the thought of facing more hostility when she’d done nothing wrong. But when the flight attendant returned, her unexpectedly cheerful demeanor threw Beatrice off balance.

She felt a sinking feeling in her chest as she realized she had to produce the boarding pass she couldn’t find. Panic set in as she rummaged through her bag once more, feeling the impatient stares of the passengers drilling into her. She knew she belonged in that seat, but proving it felt impossible. Every second stretched on endlessly, the pressure mounting as she struggled to find the proof she needed.