Elle fastened her seatbelt and made sure the elastic strap was securely attached and still felt comfortable around her body. For her, safety was paramount. Also, since her accident, she would always make sure her body and vehicle were in good condition before deciding to go in her gray SUV. Even though she had no recollection of the horrific incident, she certainly didn't want to repeat the event that often made her shudder every time she thought about it. She was lucky to survive. And whether it was luck, she forgot about it so that the horror did not haunt her for days.
She took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly through her mouth. She did it again and again until the calm overcame her, who had been plagued by anxiety. Something bothered her at the end of her meeting with Tom. And she knew very well what caused it, the chocolate he gave to her.
Ells.
