Nosey Parker

At the coffee shop I stood up and surveyed all the tables. Where was my language exchange partner? Had he arrived late but sat down elsewhere?

Momentarily I was distracted by the man at the table next to me. He shut his laptop in haste as if to say, 'Don't be reading anything on my screen!' and he left his table. Was he being paranoid? Evidentally so as he didn't leave. He moved to another table right the corner of the coffee shop!

Personally, I understand how he feels but maybe he shouldn't have his laptop out if he is looking at confidential information. I wasn't even looking but because he moved I can't help but wonder what he was doing.