The plane was quiet.
Cora’s confusion and mounting frustration were evident as she continued to insist that her boarding pass had been in her possession just moments before. Her voice trembled with bewilderment as she repeated, “I swear it was right here.” However, the flight attendant remained unsympathetic and impatient, displaying clear annoyance as she tapped her foot and maintained an intimidating stance.
The tension in the airplane grew increasingly oppressive, with a heavy silence settling over the cabin. Nearby passengers couldn’t help but steal furtive glances in Cora’s direction, intrigued by the unfolding drama. Cora herself teetered on the edge of tears, overwhelmed by a sense of vulnerability and the inexplicable nature of the situation. It was a moment that had transformed her ordinary journey into a high-stakes mystery, and it seemed as though the entire cabin was watching, waiting for resolution.