Apologizing For A Bad Gesture
Emily muttered a hurried apology, hoping it would ease the tension. But the girl remained completely indifferent, as if the apology didn’t even register. Once again, Emily found herself staring at the back of the seat, resigned yet clinging to the faint hope that her gesture of politeness might bring some calm. The girl’s fleeting smirk, however, told a different story. It dawned on Emily that she was dealing with someone who seemed to thrive on being a source of irritation.

Apologizing For A Bad Gesture
Decision To Skip The Snack
The flight attendants moved through the aisle, cheerfully handing out snacks and drinks to the eager passengers. But Emily had lost her appetite. The earlier encounter lingered in her mind, leaving a bitterness that no bag of peanuts or pretzels could disguise. With a polite shake of her head, she declined the offerings—her decision driven by more than just the stray strand of hair invading her space. Her mood remained heavy, a weight even the warm smiles of the crew couldn’t lift from her seat.

Decision To Skip The Snack