A to Z April Challenge- C is For Carpe Diem

C is for Carpe Diem


For long moments I stared at the elegant sign over the glass counter. In bold script it announced Carpe Diem, or seize the day. I could feel a gradual sense of panic starting to build. Carpe diem, carpe diem, my mind kept repeating it like a mantra, over and over.

Carpe Diem! Oh my god! Who was I kidding? My eyes ran over the glass shelves of jewellery. Earrings, bracelets and necklaces glittered in the early morning light coming through the huge front windows. All over the shop jewellery was artistically displayed. Outside people were going about their morning routines, occasionally stopping to look in the windows as they went by.

I edged carefully deeper into the shadows at the back of the shop. I had to get out of here before someone saw me. Anxiety riding me I turned and started for the way I had come in, the back door of the store. Hoping to escape before I was caught, but it was not to be.

Cheerfully the bell above the front door jangled as it opened. Pasting a smile on my face I turned.

"Good morning, welcome to my store, Carpe Diem. All of this has been handmade by me, please don't hesitate if you have any questions".

And suddenly the fear and anxiety was gone, I could do this.After all, it had been my dream my entire life. I was not going to let a little fear stop me.

Carpe Diem!