She pumped like hell even though she missed the meeting

Description: Today’s meeting could change everything. she rushed to the car, turned the key but no good sign!  she turned it again. a weak click and panic set in. she pumped the gas pedal hard, again and again, her heels slamming it with urgency, trying to get star the engine. but the car stayed silent. the battery was gone. she was in panic situation, she just sat there — shaking, frustrated, defeated and almost cry. what she will answer to her boss?