"Interesting."
The sisters ignored the comment and returned to their table.
But the officers continued watching them.
A few minutes later, Ryan approached again.
"You two always act like you're better than everyone?"
Maya looked confused.
"We haven't said anything."
Ryan leaned closer.
"You don't know who you're talking to."
The words were strange.
Because they sounded less like a warning and more like a threat.
Naomi calmly replied:
"We're just trying to enjoy our evening."
Ryan laughed.
"Relax."
"You don't need to be defensive."
But his behavior was becoming increasingly uncomfortable.
Several people nearby noticed.
The bartender looked concerned.
The atmosphere around the table changed.
Maya and Naomi decided to leave.
They picked up their purses.
They stood.
But before they could walk away, Ryan blocked their path.