Just as she began recording, an alert crew member noticed the extended lavatory use and the flashing light from under the door. The flight attendant knocked firmly, demanding she exit immediately. Lila, flushed and panicked, fumbled her phone into the sink before stepping out. She was met with two stern crew members and the captain waiting with crossed arms. The passengers nearby stirred awake, confused by the commotion. What started as a bid for internet fame quickly turned into a humiliating lecture at 30,000 feet—and the promise of authorities waiting on the ground.
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