Soon Meaning

It was the afternoon, and Clara was anxiously pacing back and forth in her apartment. The letter had been sent weeks ago, but she hadn't received any response. As the sun began to set, she glanced at the clock. 'He should be here soon,' she thought, trying to comfort herself. She had been waiting for so long, but she hoped the meeting would take place soon, very soon, perhaps within the next few minutes. Her phone buzzed. 'I'll be there soon,' read the text from James, the lawyer. Clara sighed with relief. Her heart, which had been racing for hours, began to slow down. She took a deep breath and sat down at the table, gathering her papers, preparing herself. Soon, she thought again, soon it would all be over, and she'd know whether her long struggle for justice would finally come to an end. A few moments later, the doorbell rang. Clara stood up, but it wasn’t James—it was her neighbor, Mrs. Jenkins. 'Clara, you look anxious! Everything okay?' she asked. Clara smiled politely, trying to hide her nerves. 'Oh, it's just... soon, I’ll be getting some news.' Mrs. Jenkins nodded knowingly. 'Everything comes in time. It’s a good thing to know that soon, everything will be alright.' James arrived moments later, exactly as he had promised. Clara followed him into the office with a newfound hope. Soon, this long wait would finally lead to answers. As they sat down to discuss the case, Clara couldn't help but think about the many ways 'soon' had shaped her emotions today. The anticipation, the relief, the subtle shift in the atmosphere—soon had become a symbol of hope and expectation.