When I boarded the plane and saw my seat was already taken, I could hardly believe it. A couple lounged there confidently, sipping pricey cocktails.

I politely explained they were in my seat, but Cynthia just smirked and said, “You can’t afford it anyway.” Frustrated, I alerted a flight attendant, prompting whispers among the passengers.
Just when I thought things couldn’t get more awkward, the pilot himself stepped out of the cockpit.