Not loudly.
Not rudely.
Just firmly.
The word landed like a stone.
Vanessa froze.
Daniel continued.
“I reserved that seat three weeks ago.”
Nobody moved.
“I personally wrote her name on it.”
Richard looked uncomfortable.
The principal looked fascinated.
Teachers stopped pretending not to listen.
Daniel pointed toward me.
“That woman worked three jobs.”
My throat tightened.
“That woman skipped meals.”
