It was almost too much
With every passing minute, the sighs behind Cora grew louder and more frequent. Her hands turned clammy as she faced the piercing stare of the flight attendant, whose glare seemed sharp enough to eject her off the plane by sheer will alone. The intensity of the moment was almost more than Cora could bear.

It Was Almost Too Much
Making herself feel more comfortable
Cora tried to steady her nerves, silently reassuring herself. “You belong here. You paid for this seat. This is your right,” she repeated with her eyes closed, willing the anxiety to fade. But no matter how much she tried, the unease clung to her. Suddenly, a series of gasps rippled from behind, pulling her attention. Startled, she turned to see a man storming toward her, anger etched across his face.

Making Herself Feel More Comfortable