Force Them to Pay
The waitress seemingly did not object, even though her eye-rolling suggested otherwise. If allowing him to head to his car was her intention, he sensed her desire to be rid of him. With a grin, he rose cautiously and headed towards the room’s exit. The thought of being given permission to proceed to his vehicle seemed unfathomable.
Trepidation
Once he finished the task, they may implore him for mercy. Despite the uncertainty, he proceeded with a mix of hope and trepidation. The anticipation of their reaction lingered in his mind as he moved with purpose towards the exit, ready to face whatever awaited him.