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Someone Is Watching

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I looked at the photo on his screen for a long time.

It was not a long lens shot. Not the kind paparazzi take from across the street with equipment that makes everything look slightly soft at the edges. This was close. Clear. Taken from maybe ten feet away by someone standing on the pavement who knew exactly where to be and exactly when to be there.

I said: they were right next to the cab.

He said: yes.

I said: I didn't see anyone.

He said: you weren't looking.

He was right. I had been looking
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