Now, waiting at the gate of the airport, he craved nothing more than to unwind, process the events of the trip, and mentally prepare for the upcoming challenges. He had planned to use this flight as a much-needed break, a brief period of disconnection from the relentless pace of his job.
He sank back in the stiff airport seat, checking his watch for what felt like the hundredth time. Just 10 more minutes until boarding. He let out a sigh of relief. After the nonstop hustle of this work trip, he was more than ready to settle into his comfy business class seat for the long flight home.