People Made Me Change

Morana's Point of View

The door slammed shut behind the cleaner, her muffled sobs echoing faintly in the hallway as the tension in the room finally dissipated.

I leaned back in my chair, glancing down at my now ruined clothes. There was a faint smear of dirty water near the hem.

"Nancy," I said, my voice calm and steady, though I could still feel the remnants of my frustration bubbling under the surface. "I'll need to change."

Nancy, who was still standing near the desk, nodded quickly. "Of course, Morana."

I rose from my chair and made my way to the adjoining changing room. The cool air in the room hit me as I stepped inside, and I took a moment to breathe, letting the chill calm my simmering anger.

As I unbuttoned my blouse, I caught a glimpse of myself in the full-length mirror. My reflection stared back at me... poised, composed, and unyielding.