The officers approached the man and the woman, their expressions unreadable. The man’s eyes widened in surprise as they came to a stop in front of him, their authoritative presence casting a shadow over the cramped space. “Excuse me, sir,” one of the officers spoke up, his voice carrying a blend of firmness and respect. “We need to speak with you and this woman.”
His words sliced through the tension, commanding the attention of every passenger within earshot. Just moments before, the man had been sipping his beer, reclined in his seat with an air of casual indifference. But as the officers stopped in front of him, his demeanor shifted dramatically. His eyes, previously narrowed in relaxation, now widened in surprise, mirroring the sudden tension that filled the space around him. The relaxed grip on his beer tightened, and his posture straightened, a mix of nervousness and defensiveness taking over.