As I pressed the call button, I felt a rush of adrenaline mixed with determination. My heart pounded, but my hands were steady. I was done being a footnote in my own life. The person on the other end picked up after just one ring.
“Hey, Madison, what’s up?” It was my best friend, Alex. Always reliable, always there.
“Alex, I need a favor. Can you pick me up right now? I have to get to my interview, and I can’t drive,” I said, my voice steady but urgent.
