Still 15 minutes away
Maria drove Michael to the edge of an industrial area, offering to take him as close as possible to the entrance of his workplace. Surprisingly, he declined. With a quiet firmness, Michael insisted on walking the final fifteen minutes on his own, making it clear that he did not want Maria to know the exact location of his work. The sense of secrecy only heightened the mystery surrounding him, leaving Maria both puzzled and uneasy about why he felt compelled to conceal such a basic detail.
Still 15 Minutes Away
It did not sit well with Maria
Throughout the day, Maria couldn’t shake the feeling that something about that morning’s encounter was deeply off. Michael’s unusual behavior and the extreme effort he put into his daily walks kept playing in her mind, each detail raising more questions than it answered. It was obvious to her that he was struggling, yet he gave nothing away voluntarily. Maria couldn’t stop wondering what circumstances forced him to live such a grueling, secretive routine, and it gnawed at her throughout the day.
It Did Not Sit Well With Maria
