As the two men walked further into the café, their eyes searched the room with cold precision. Amelia and I shared a scared look. Even though they hadn't seen us yet, it was only a matter of time. There was no way out from the back, and there wasn't much room between the tables for a sneaky escape. I felt the weight of the USB drive's contents, its risk and its promise. It made my heart race.
While her voice was barely a whisper, Amelia wrapped her hand around mine under the table. "We need to calm down." They'll know we're here if we make a fuss. Let's try to sneak out while they're otherwise busy.
I nodded, feeling the pulse of fear but pushing myself to stay focused. The men stood by the door for a while, looking around as if they were thinking about what to do next. Every urge screamed to get out now, but I knew we had to be smart about this.
