a quick second

You said you'd be back in 5 minutes. Now it's 20 minutes and you're still arguing with the pizza delivery guy.

He dropped his phone in the toilet. Now it's a quick second before he realizes it's still on.

She spilled coffee on her shirt. Now it's a quick second before she starts crying in public.

You said you'd clean your room in a quick second. Now it's 3 years later and the mess is legendary.

He said he'd be there in a quick second. Now it's a quick second before he shows up and it's too late.

She said she'd text you back in a quick second. Now it's a quick second before you give up and text someone else.