The old man was denied boarding – moments later, everyone froze in disbelief…
The dawn flight was crowded, every seat taken. Among the travelers stood a man in his fifties whose worn-out coat, weathered shoes, and unshaven face made him look out of place. Passengers exchanged uneasy glances as he showed his boarding pass, panting slightly, before quietly taking his window seat in row 17. The woman beside him wrinkled her nose, turning away in disdain. Flight attendant Emma double-checked his ticket, then walked off, still uncertain.
A few minutes later, someone complained about the “smell.” But the flight was full — there was nowhere else to move him. The man, who introduced himself as Paul, remained still, gazing at the morning clouds as if the world beyond the window held the answers he sought.
“Paul? Is that really you?”
It was Mark — a former classmate, now an accomplished CEO in an expensive suit. His tone dripped with pity and superiority. “Never thought I’d see you like this, old friend.”
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