Telling him to leave
As Ben stood there, slightly disoriented by the unexpected turn of events, he looked up in confusion at the boarding agent. At first, he thought perhaps he had misheard her, the buzz of the busy airport distorting her words. But then she repeated herself, her voice clear and unmistakable this time. The reality of the situation began to sink in for Ben, leaving him bewildered and scrambling for a response.
The boarding agent’s request came as a jolt to Ben, breaking through the tense atmosphere with a finality that left no room for negotiation. “Sir, I’m going to have to ask you to leave,” she said, her voice cold and detached, stripping away Ben’s last hope of understanding or assistance. It was a moment that crystallized the harsh reality of his predicament, leaving him grappling with a sense of disbelief.