Face The Truth

Emma stood in front of the tall building, the same one she had hurried to when she first arrived in this strange world. Back then, she had been overwhelmed with questions and fear, unsure of what lay ahead. Now, she felt steadier although still nervous. She took a deep breath, clenched her hands briefly, and stepped inside.

Walking up to the reception desk, she gave the receptionist a small smile. "Hi, I'd like to meet Mr. Gray," she said. Her voice was calm this time, as if she'd been here a dozen times before.

The receptionist looked at Emma, her expression briefly uncertain before softening into a polite smile. "Do you have an appointment?" she asked, though her gaze lingered as if she recognized her.

Emma shook her head, her smile steady. "No, I don't," she admitted, glancing down for a moment as she searched for the right words. Then, lifting her gaze, she said confidently, "But could you let him know that his wife is here?"