The Importance of Being Aware

As I got distracted and wasn't aware of my surroundings. As I walked further I had a passenger where there isn't anyone. It was shaded but still outdoor. Almost like under a bridge style building if that makes sense. This was the way to my car. Then I saw a man in my peripheral vision walking and matching my speed. At first I thought he was in a uniform so I assumed he was part of the cleaning staff in the mall. They started to ask how my day was going and stuff along those lines. Heck, I don't know this guy, alarm bells were ringing in my head. But being nice and polite is in my blood so I assumed nothing.