I really should have peed before this conference call.
I was regretting it, now, only 5 minutes in and already I was squirming in my seat. Only my head and shoulders were in frame, so hopefully no one could notice my legs doing the potty dance just off-camera.
This could be my big shot, a chance to prove myself reliable, a team player, and a real go-getter! I eagerly volunteered to sit in on behalf of the company, but now I really wish I hadn't. I wish that the conversation was interesting enough to distract me from my bladder, but so far it has just been check-ins from other branches, nothing to do with me, so I'm just waiting my turn, rubbing my thighs together, trying not to embarrass myself in front of the entire leadership of the company.
Luckily, work let me call in from home, as there were no conference rooms available. I had carefully tidied up a corner of my apartment, but just out of shot there were piles of clothes and unwashed dishes that threatened to give away my secret. I was dressed to the nines in my best business pantsuit, sitting at my cluttered dining room table. Someone was talking about "metrics" and "analytics" on the screen, but I couldn't focus on anything but the raging between my legs.
I reached over to straighten my notes, mostly to give my hands something to do, hoping that occupying my brain with something will ease the tempest that was brewing in my bladder. I glanced at the agenda, hoping to have some sense when the meeting will wrap up so I can sprint to the bathroom.
We were still on Item One: Introductions.
Almost as if in response to this distressing revelation, my bladder twinged, and threatened release. I bit my lip, suppressing a cry as I clenched with all my might, pressing my legs together. I knew I wasn't going to make it.
My mind started going over possibilities. I could be called on at any second, so leaving wasn't an option. I just can't risk it. I could speak up, interrupt the meeting to let people know I have to take a potty break so they won't skip me. But then of course I'll look like the dumb little girl who couldn't plan enough to even go to the bathroom before a big, important conference call. At this point, simply holding it is not an option...
That left me with only one option.