Waiting Game
He carefully placed the sealed envelope inside his worn leather bag, feeling its mysterious presence. The wave of curiosity washed over him, urging him to tear it open at that very moment. However, a whisper of intuition reminded him of the old woman’s advice, advising him to patiently wait until he reached the comforting walls of his home. With a sigh, he reminded himself of the impending workday ahead, a grueling eight-hour marathon demanding his full attention.
Can’t Focus
But that proved to be a lot more difficult than Alex first expected. The haunting memory of the strange interaction with the old woman on the bus lingered in his mind like an unsolved puzzle, merging with his thoughts and clouding his focus. As he sat in meetings, his mind wandered off, captivated by the enigmatic encounter. The weight of forgetfulness burdened him and caused him to overlook appointments throughout the day. Eventually, his boss noticed his absent-mindedness and voiced their concern, prompting a conversation about his waning performance.