Pay In Private
Ashley was confused about the situation and raised her hands for help. The leader of the man was persistent, and he leaned towards her. She was having a hard time to understand what the man was saying, and when he repeated it, she did get it that the man wanted to pay in private. It is an odd request from the customer that made her terrified.
In A Panic State
Ashley was in a panic state and tried to look for her manager. She asked herself why these men would settle their bill in a more private place rather than their seat. If they have any problem with the food they ordered, they could just tell it immediately. But she thought that there is a better explanation of what the situation is.