#Chapter 37: A Second Chance To Submit

Ollie’s POV Panic makes my pulse race so hard that my heart hurts. I press my hand to my chest, and only then realize how shallow and quick I’m breathing. Am I having a panic attack? Is this what that feels like? I can’t catch my breath, and my thoughts are out of control. Ella steps closer to me and placing a hand on my shoulder asks, “Are you okay? What’s going on?” “It’s alright, honey,” Abigail says through the phone. I can hear them both but they are so far away. “I sent it,” I say. Maybe I’m saying that a lot. It’s hard to tell. “I’m sure I sent it.” “They didn’t get it?” Ella asks. I shake my head. Ella curses. “The application deadline’s passed.” I know. I know that. I know. “I missed my chance… I’m going to be stuck here forever,” I say. “Let’s all take a breather for a moment, okay?” Abigail says through the phone. “In and out, okay? A few deep breaths.” Her compassion for me, despite not knowing me or anything about me, helps me eventually calm down