Fate's second embrace

for the day, she couldn't shake off the feeling of anxiety that had been building up inside her. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She had prepared for

iting. The meeting went well, but as it drew to a close, Eva couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. The client seemed interested, but Eva couldn't help but feel like she had missed something. As she left the conference room, Eva felt a sense of relief wash over her. It was over, and she had done her best. Now all she had to do was wait and see what the client decided. After the meeting, Eva decided to meet up with Mona for lunch. She arrived at the startup where Mona worked, and was greeted by the familiar sight of hipster decor and trendy furniture. Mona was sitting at her desk, staring intently at her computer screen. Eva walked over to her, noticing that Mona seemed distant and preoccupied. "Hey, girl, what's going on?" Eva asked, dropping into the chair beside Mona's desk. Mona hesitated, her eyes darting around the room. "I'm fine, Eva. Just a little...pre