As the cabin temperature began to drop, Alyssa started retracing the events of her morning, realizing that her “luck” wasn’t luck at all. Her original flight had been canceled without a weather alert or mechanical excuse, and her new itinerary had appeared on her phone instantly—without her ever speaking to an agent. Her seat had been assigned with a “non-negotiable” authority, leaving her no choice but to sit in this exact spot.
She recalled a friend who had been detained after his identity was stolen by someone who had flown earlier that same day. A terrifying thought began to take root: was she being targeted? The crew wasn’t just confused by her; they were monitoring her. Two attendants whispered urgently near the galley, their eyes darting her way as one phrase cut through the hum of the vents: “Shouldn’t be there… Why is she here?”
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