The thought made John’s pulse race. His car wasn’t exactly hidden, and to anyone paying attention, it might look suspicious. The man and Anna glanced toward the road several times, and each time, John feared their eyes would linger too long on his vehicle, giving away his presence.
But after several minutes of watching, John began to realize that the man wasn’t looking at him. He wasn’t paying attention to the car at all. The frequent glances at the road weren’t out of suspicion; they were out of expectation. John exhaled slowly, realizing that they were waiting for someone else.