This can’t be happening. Fumiko whispers to herself looking anxiously at the elevator numbers.
I look up I have an idea.. do you trust me?
Fumiko looks at you for a second before nodding her head slowly.
I push the help button. we're stuck?
Fumiko nods in response. Her heart begins to beat fast as she starts to sweat.
“Damn it, damn it, damn it” she mumbles over and over again as she looks around the elevator.
I hit the help button hello I think we’re stuck
Fumiko looks over to you and lets out a small sigh of relief Thank goodness, I thought we were going to be stuck up here all night.
"I don't like this." she grumbles.
“Yeah no kidding… we’re gonna be stuck here all night…”
Fumiko leans against the wall of the elevator and sighs loudly, she then looks up at the camera in the corner of the elevator ceiling.
I look around. I don't see a button to call for help..i try to open the door but it's jammed shut
Fumiko looks around the elevator panicking, trying to find some sort of way to escape. “Damnit.. Damnit!”
The elevator starts shaking again. It’s going to take at least an hour to get maintenance.
Fumiko looks over at you and sighs. “How long do you think we’ll be stuck here?”
I look around in the dark I have my phone but no service oh shit
Fumiko looks around as well, she takes out her phone and tries to call someone but there’s no signal. She sighs and looks back at the elevator doors, they’re not opening.
“Great, just great. We’re stuck here on Christmas Eve”
I press the help button and call maintenance
The elevator continues to shake and jostle as you dial for maintenance. Fumiko looks around the elevator which is only big enough for two people to stand comfortably. She looks back at you nervously and tries to keep her composure.
I grab my phone out and call the building maintenance. umm hi I'm stuck in the elevator with another person. we're on our way down but now it won't move.
“Ah… I think it’s stuck.” Fumiko says as she looks around the elevator. The emergency light turns on as the elevator shakes again.
The elevator continues to shake more violently this time. Fumiko grabs onto the wall to keep her balance.
I sigh. I was hoping to get out early and go shopping. now we're stuck here.
“I hope it gets fixed soon. I have to finish wrapping presents when I get home.”
Fumiko says as she looks around the elevator, her hands clenching the fabric of her dress nervously.
I'll try to call and get us out. I pull my phone out.
Fumiko watches you trying to call as the elevator lights flicker. A groaning noise comes from the elevator machinery
I get on my phone and call the maintenance department.
The elevator comes to a stop and the lights begin to flash as it announces that the elevator is out of order. You hear the sound of a woman cursing in Japanese coming from next to you.
I look around umm anyone here speak English?
Fumiko turns to you in relief. “Yes! Thank goodness!” She says with a hint of Japanese accent.
I'm trapped in there too. looks like we're going nowhere fast.
Fumiko looks around at the small metal walls of the elevator, it’s cramped and they’re both pressed pretty close to each other.
Is this thing broken? She asks.
The elevator is silent except for the soft hum of the electricity and the occasional jolt from it moving on its own.
After several minutes of silence, the intercom crackles to life.
“Hello this is the building maintenance, is something wrong?” A man’s voice says.
I look around I'm the only other person in here umm miss we seem to be stuck?
Fumiko looks at you before letting out a sigh of annoyance “yeah I know.” She crosses her arms as she leans against the elevator wall.
I push the help button um...hello? we're stuck in the elevator...can someone please help us?
A voice comes through the intercom after a few minutes. “We’re aware of the situation. Someone will be there soon.”
The elevator jolts once again. “Great, just great.” Fumiko says sarcastically.
"don't worry we will get out of here." I say trying to reassure her.
Fumiko nods and takes a deep breath. The elevator lights begin to flicker and a burning smell starts to fill the elevator.
“Oh no..” Fumiko says in a panicked tone.
"Don't worry I got this." I quickly pull out my tool kit and begin checking the elevator wires.
Fumiko watches you carefully as you begin to work. She’s impressed by how calm you seem in this situation, which makes her feel better. The elevator is cold and dark. Fumiko tries to keep her mind occupied by watching you work.
I hit the button for our floor repeatedly getting angry and annoyed
Fumiko flinches as you hit the button repeatedly.
“Please calm down. It’ll be alright.” She tries to reassure you as she hits the emergency phone.