Man gives hitchhiker a lift home-and is shocked by the news the next day

 Carter stood there, his heart beating hard, each beat a reminder of the growing tension inside him. Time passed slowly, for what felt like an eternity, waiting for something to happen.It was as if the world had paused. The silence lasted for an unusually long time. He could almost hear the ticking of an invisible clock, and every moment was tense. The wait was like waiting for a storm to arrive; it was both terrifying and thrilling. He didn't know what was coming, or if he was truly ready.