JASPER

Carl nodded and walked away. I stayed back, waiting g for him to return. I was grinning as I stared at the man. He sat on the floor with his hands wrapped around his legs. I didn't day another word or try to persuade him anymore. I decided to let him be until Carl returned.

He stole glances at me at some point. Other times, he was staring at the floor or staring at his finger. There was no form of conversation between us throughout our wait. He didn't seem too bothered.

I wondered if he didn't care about where I had sent Carl. I wondered why he was...