The Nerd's Playbook
That was me.
“Disculpe, señorita. ¿Necesita ayuda con el equipaje?”
I spun around to see an older Spaniard smiling slyly. Ratty denim shirt, worn-out black trousers, missing a tooth. My paranoia went up several notches.
“Tu hablas inglés?” I asked, flipping through my Spanish guide.
“Sorry, chica. I speak English, bags. Need help?”
“No, gracias,” I said, clutching my luggage like it contained my soul. No way was I letting anyone steal it.
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