(Set in an unsafe environment)
Ten,
I got into the elevator with another man already inside.
Nine,
We wait, but nobody gets in.
Eight,
I press the button for ground floor.
Seven,
*Ting* The elevator closes.
Six,
I realize my mistake, this wasn't a safe place.
Five,
My heartbeat is going up and the elevator is going down.
Four,
There's enough distance between us, keeping my face sober.
Three,
I pray to God. Why wouldn't this man just get off?
Two,
I shove my hands in my pockets, and recall the moves from the self-defense videos.
One,
My floor. Thank God! Act natural, don't get out so eagerly.
Zero,
Exhales the breath I had been holding for too long.