Brief office visit
The door swung open, and John’s employer stepped inside, moving deliberately. He appeared focused, barely looking around as he collected some documents from his desk. John, hiding just out of sight, observed quietly, dare not to move a muscle. It was a stressful time, with John desperately hoping not to be seen.
Forgotten to lock
In his hurry, John’s employer rushed out of the office, leaving the door open. He had neglected to lock it behind him, which was a rare occurrence but lucky for John. After a few heartbeats to verify the coast was clear, John let out a modest sigh of relief. This was the break he’d been looking for, a modest stroke of luck in an otherwise bleak circumstance.