“May I ask why you stopped me?”
The officer didn't immediately answer.
“Routine check.”
Victoria frowned slightly.
“A routine check for what?”
The officer's expression hardened.
“Just a routine check.”
Victoria glanced at the patrol car behind her and then back at him.
“I understand, but I wasn't speeding. I haven't violated any traffic laws that I'm aware of. Is there a specific reason for the stop?”
The second officer moved closer.
His tone was less professional than his partner's.
“You ask a lot of questions.”
Victoria looked at him.
“I think I'm entitled to know why I'm being stopped.”
The second officer gave a short, mocking laugh.
“So you think you're pretty smart?”
Victoria could hardly believe the conversation was taking this turn.
She wasn't yelling.
She wasn't threatening anyone.
She wasn't refusing to cooperate.
She was simply asking why two officers had stopped her.
“I’m speaking respectfully,” she said. “I'm just asking you to explain the reason for the stop and identify yourselves.”
