When I got out of bed it was a perfectly ordinary day. Maybe it was a little overcast when I had a look out of the window, but I was determined to have a great day despite the weather.
I took a nice long shower and when I got out I didn't turn the television on for the morning news; it was always bad anyway. I decided to wear my favorite little blue dress out.
There were quite a few text messages waiting for me on my phone, many littered with exclamation points, but I decided not to look.
When the taxi arrived in the shopping district there were very few people around, which was unusual but not unexplainable. Quite a lot of them were just sitting around on benches reading newspapers and chattering excitedly and I was careful to avoid looking at the headlines.
There was no-one in line at the coffee shop when I got there, so I hurried over and made my order.
"Not afraid to be out today?" The woman serving me asked as she handed over the steaming drink.
"Definitely not," I answered cheerfully, "How about you?"
"No choice, I can't afford to take a day off."
"Well, I hope business picks up later."
"I wouldn't bet on it, but thanks anyway," She said as she turned back to the television.
As I made my way away from the coffee store it was just beginning to gently rain; not enough to need an umbrella, but still noticeable. A particularly large drop fell off a nearby roof and landed right on the top of my head. I brushed at the spot absentmindedly and was surprised to find myself perfectly dry.
"A little bit of luck for a great day," I said to myself as I headed to an location with a roof.
I continued to walk, and began to feel like someone was watching me. I tried to ignore it but every now and then I stole a careful look behind. No-one was paying me any attention and the small crowds were constantly moving away.
By the time I arrived at the market I thought I had my paranoia under control, but a burst of wind made the feeling return with a vengeance. It was like there was someone very close to me, perhaps even touching me, but there was clearly no-one behind or in front of me.