I didn't say anything.
I just smiled slightly.
“Perfect.
Monica frowned.
What does “perfect” mean?
“You’ll surely have a receipt.
His expression changed.
What?
If you bought all that fruit, you'll have some proof. An invoice, a message, a transfer... something.
Some neighbors started to get close.
Monica looked around, getting more nervous.
I don’t have to prove anything to you.
“No, me.
I pointed to the phone in my hand.
“But maybe you do have to explain it to the agent who is on the way.
The silence fell on the street.
Monica paled.
Did you call the police?
"Yes.
For the first time since I had known her, she had no sarcastic response.
He just looked at me.
Then something unexpected happened.
An older man who lived three houses further down raised his hand.
I bought a bag of apples from her this morning.
Monica turned quickly.
