What struck her most was the strange glances in her direction—accusing stares. Some of the passengers were also regarding her strangely. Alyssa felt singled out, as though she had committed some crime. She was also beginning to feel angry. What was the issue, and why was she not being told upfront?
Once her panic subsided, and she regained her breath and composure, Alyssa said as calmly as her voice would allow, “All my papers are in order. I have been reassigned after my first flight was cancelled without any notice. Please explain, or I refuse to move.”