Trying To Understand
I leaned in closer to the windshield, straining to catch even a fragment of the driver’s muffled conversation with the stranger. Was it just my imagination, or did they keep glancing back at the bus? The steady rain drowned out any sound, leaving me with nothing but uneasy guesses. Whatever they were discussing, it had no business happening while children sat unattended inside. Anxiety tightened in my chest as I tried to make sense of the unsettling scene playing out before me.

Trying To Understand
Casual Doubts
The eerie calm between the two men sent a chill down my spine—their relaxed posture and lack of urgency felt all wrong, and I couldn’t simply brush it off as harmless. I reminded myself to stay sharp and vigilant—no more circling the block, no more ignoring my gut or dismissing Timmy’s fears. Something about this entire situation was off, and I was determined to get to the bottom of it, one careful step at a time.

Casual Doubts