A million emotions ran through Esme's body and mind, the fear of the unknown playing an important role in her decision-making process. She remained silent for a while, unable to answer the stranger in front of her, afraid of what he was going to announce.
"So what will it be, Esme? You want to know who you really are?"
As Axel spoke he slumped back in his chair, relaxing his arms, placing his hands in his lap, awaiting her response. Feeling all eyes on her, she suddenly felt overwhelmed with anxiety. Standing to her feet, she ran towards the exit of the bar and out into the car park at the front of the pub. Stopping just outside the door, she tries to catch her breath. Her chest tightened, finding it hard to breathe. She began to panic. Rummaging hastily through her bag for her phon
