Chapter 35

Elena Sergio

Inhale. Hold it in, one, two. Let it out slowly.

I did just as my mind told me to, inhaling deeply, holding it for two seconds, and then letting it out.

Now do it again.

Again, I followed the instructions of my mind. I took in another deep breath.

Hold one, two, three, four, five...

"You want me to suffocate even before I get to present?" I chide myself, a small smile already forming on my lips.

Okay, sorry, my mind laughed. Take in another deep one?

"Sure," I muttered and took a deep breath.

Now let it out but slowly, very slowly. Once more, I heeded its instructions, letting out my breath slowly.

Okay! You're good to go now.

Are you sure? I wondered.

Yep, go get that role!

"Okay!" I beamed.

I was pretty sure that anyone looking at me right now would think I had gone crazy with the way I was huddled by the door t