CARL

Alma left quite the impression from the moment she stepped onto the podium till the moment she climbed back down. It felt like I was in a daze, completely mesmerized by her mannerisms and confidence. She exuded such a compelling aura that I almost couldn't overlook, and I was sure that every one of us seated felt the same way.

Her power was grabbing, and my eyes lingered on her lips, reading every single word as she said them. They plagued my brain, so much so I could recite ...