If You Were Me
“The hotel was a tall narrow building down a side street, with the name Holly Lodge painted over the door and a sign in the window that said VACANCIES in winking blue lights. She hurried me past the deserted reception desk, up to the first floor, and pointed down a narrow corridor.
‘You’ve got rooms 11 and 12. Do you want me to come in with you?’ I looked into her scrubbed, shiny face. She gazed back as if she was still trying to work out what to make of me. ‘No, thank you,’ I said.
‘OK. Here ar...e your keys. I’ll be back first thing. Remember, stay inside as much as you can and don’t get friendly with the other guests. If anyone asks who you are, you say your family name is Tarin and you’re down from Birmingham sorting out your visas. Any problems, call us immediately.’ I took the keys and walked away, keeping my eyes fixed on the worn red carpet. I didn’t glance back until my fingers were on the door handle. She gave me a nod. I took a long slow breath and went inside.MoreLess
‘You’ve got rooms 11 and 12. Do you want me to come in with you?’ I looked into her scrubbed, shiny face. She gazed back as if she was still trying to work out what to make of me. ‘No, thank you,’ I said.
‘OK. Here ar...e your keys. I’ll be back first thing. Remember, stay inside as much as you can and don’t get friendly with the other guests. If anyone asks who you are, you say your family name is Tarin and you’re down from Birmingham sorting out your visas. Any problems, call us immediately.’ I took the keys and walked away, keeping my eyes fixed on the worn red carpet. I didn’t glance back until my fingers were on the door handle. She gave me a nod. I took a long slow breath and went inside.MoreLess
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