The Rise of Arthur McCain

Chapter 25

Arthur rolled down the glass window of the cab and found Jesse standing outside. At first, he had thought that it was the taxi driver who came back. He had earlier gone to buy some snacks for himself.

"Ma'am. How were you able to find me here?" Arthur was curious. He kept wondering what would have led the lady to notice that it was him in the cab. He opened the door and came out. Standing opposite the lady whose arms were folded across her stomach, Arthur asked again. "How come you recognized me? It's already dark outside."

Jesse could not help but smile at the young man before her. "I can't explain it myself. Let's just say that it was a coincidence. My eyes went to the cab when I drove past it. I had this feeling that the person on a call was familiar to me so I decided to find out for myself.

"Moreover, your cab was parked outside the place where I drive by everyday. I already told you that I always come to pick up my sister." Jesse paused and gave Arthur a questioning look.

"Is a