As the helicopter danced through the cityscape, buildings towering around them like silent sentinels, Anna found herself immersed in her thoughts. The hum of the engine and Ray's conversation with air traffic control became mere background noise. His words from earlier echoed in her mind, creating a swirl of uncertainty.
"Why me?" she pondered silently, her subconscious wrestling with insecurities. The looming fear that she might somehow falter and disappoint him added a layer of tension to the exhilarating flight.
The descent brought a mix of emotions – nervousness, relief, and the rapid thud of her heartbeat, echoing the whirlwind of her internal musings. The helipad on the rooftop approached, and Ray expertly guided the helicopter to a graceful landing. The skids touched down, and the engine hum began to fade.
