The chaotic scene only added to Jose’s irritation, and he became increasingly annoyed with everyone around him. He started to worry about how he would handle five hours in such a disordered environment.
To his dismay, the bus was even more cramped than he had anticipated. Passengers were packed shoulder to shoulder, squeezing into narrow seats. Upon locating his row, he tried to place his carry-on into the overcrowded overhead bin, already stuffed with other passengers’ luggage.
After several attempts, he finally managed to force it in. Taking a deep breath, he sank into his seat. His knees immediately bumped against the seatback in front of him. Jose tried to get comfortable, but with his knees pressed against the seat in front, it was impossible.