The Big Question

The trucker finally faced Jake, his stare steady, cold, and impossible to read. There was no anger or threat, but a profound silence rattled anyone paying attention. It was the kind of look that didn’t scream danger; instead, it let you sit in doubt until it ate you alive.

Jake tried to meet it, but after a few seconds, he dropped his eyes, and everyone caught it. A few whispers floated through the crowd. “Who is this guy?” someone asked in awe. Rumors buzzed from ex-Navy SEAL to trucking legend. Nobody knew the truth, but it didn’t matter. The atmosphere had already shifted, and it was all because of him.