Chapter 26
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"I doubt anyone will hear us," she worried.
Her body trembled more violently. "Melody, are you alright? Is your back causing you discomfort again?" I asked, concerned.
She remained silent, refusing to show any signs of weakness in front of me.
We sat in silence, the only sound in the elevator was our labored breathing. Melody’s breaths grew more rapid, and the elevator seemed to grow hotter.
"Melody, do you suffer from claustrophobia?" I asked, breaking the silence.
I expected her to remain silent, but she finally responded, "How... how did you know?" Her voice was shaky.
Of course, I knew because she had told me. But I decided to play along.
"I guessed," I said casually. "If it was just your back pain, you wouldn’t be trembling so violently. Plus, you started shaking the moment the elevator went dark. If it was just the darkness, you wouldn’t be this scared, especially with me by your side."
"So, I concluded it must be claustrophobia. The trembling, rapid breathing, sweaty palms - these are all classic symptoms."
She didn’t respond, and I continued, "I know a way to alleviate your anxiety and make you feel less uncomfortable."