C12 Chapter 12: The Dance of Unspoken Words

The day of the annual function dawned bright and buzzing with anticipation. Sophia paced her apartment, rehearsing her speech for the umpteenth time. Today wasn’t just about the function—it was about being recognized for her research paper. The thought filled her with equal parts pride and terror.

Her phone vibrated on the table, snapping her out of her thoughts. She picked it up