Talia’s Point of View
It was too late, by the time I realized I was beginning to hyperventilate. My hands gripped the edge of the table as if it might somehow support me, or maybe it would just keep me from falling off my chair and humiliating myself even more. I wasn’t sure why exactly this new information seemed to be triggering a panic attack in me, but I couldn’t stop it from coming.
Maddie glanced around the room and I knew I must be attracting some unwanted attention. Maybe I should just get out of here. I tried to stand from my chair but my legs felt like jelly. My eyes began to blur, my own heart beating echoing loud in my ears. I had to get out of here, its the only way I’ll be able to calm myself down. I tried to force a deep breath but my lungs burned back in defeat. If I wer
