Sophia's POV
Upcoming Auctions. The anxiety was eating me alive. I couldn't sleep, could barely eat, and every time someone mentioned the charity event, my stomach twisted into knots. Even David's advice from our rushed phone call yesterday hadn't helped much.
Just stick to the basics. Focus on the emotional impact of the art rather than technical details. You can do this.
But I wasn't sure I could. The more I studied the auction materials, the more obvious it became that I was completely out of my depth.
I needed air. Fresh air and space to think without feeling like the walls were closing in on me.
The Romano estate's garden was peaceful in the afternoon sun. I walked along the stone paths, trying to calm my racing thoughts. The roses were in full bloom, and their sweet scent usuall
