Second Day with the Guest in Room 201

I went back to the reception area immediately. I know he wanted to have the linen changed and requested for two towels but I need to calm myself down first before going back to that room.

"How arrogant! Does he thing he's the only guest this place has?! Am I a robot who can do all his requests in a flash?! Even a robot can't do that! If he is rich, why don't he just buy a place where he can stay and hire some helpers!" His attitude makes me furious and I had to let it out. I'm not the type of person who gets mad easily. I was able to endure being cheated on for a long time. I didn't even felt anger towards Lance before but this guy is different. He's getting into my nerves!

I tried to divert my attention to other things and decided to call Dorothy.

"Hello. Hi, Dorothy. Can I talk to Athena?"

"Hi Joan. She is playing with John outside. Wait, I will call her. Athena, your mom is on the phone!" I could hear her shouting away from the phone. "She's coming. Is everything okay? Your voice sounds down."

"Everything is fine. I just find one guest so stressful but I can handle it."

"Is that the reason why you called? You want to Athena so you'll feel better? I understand. Here she is."

"Hello mommy. I made flower necklace fol you. Grandpa John helped me make it. When will you come home?" Her voice sounds really sweet. Who would not fall in love with this little angel?

"Mommy is still at work but I will be home soon. Is the flower beautiful? Is it really for mommy?"

"Yes! Grandpa John said it looks leally pletty. I will make one also for Aunt Danny and Granny Dolothy."

"My baby is really sweet. Thank you Athena. What do you want me to buy for you?"

"I want gummy beals. Many many gummy beals."

"Okay sweety. I will buy gummy bears for you. Eat a lot for lunch okay? Listen to granny and grandpa. Don't give them a headache."

"Athena is a good gil. I miss you mommy."

"I miss you, baby. I'll see you later. Bye."

Talking to Athena made me feel better. I have to stand that guy's character. If he likes this place, maybe he will introduce this motel to his friends and we can have more guests. Sarah said this place has never been fully booked since she opened it. Yes! I have to endure it. Anyway, he will eventually leave here and hopefully he won't come back anymore.

I headed to the linen section and got the things that I need then went back to room 201.

It took a while before he opened the door.

I changed his bed linen and surprisingly he didn't say anything. I also changed the pillow covers just in case he would ask me again later.

"I already put a towel in the bathroom sir. I can't give you two towels as you requested since it is the motel's policy to give one towel per guest. I can give you another one if the towel is already dirty. Is there anything else sir?"

"Aren't you supposed to say something?" He asked in a sarcastic tone.

"I don't know what you mean sir."

"Is that how you treat customers in this town?"

"If you are referring to what I did a while ago, then I apologize sir. It will never happen again."

"Should the customer always remind you what to do?"

"No, sir. Can I leave now, sir?"

"Is there any restaurant near here?"

"There is a cafe two blocks from here sir. I'm afraid we don't have any restaurant in this town?"

"You said there are other guests in here. Did they go out?"

"They headed outside 30 minutes ago sir."

"That means I'm the only guest left here, right?"

"Where does this conversation lead sir?"

"How much is your pay per hour here?"

"I don't think I can tell you that information sir."

"I'll double it. Have lunch with me."

What does this man think about me? Does he think I'm desperate to earn money that I will go with him by doubling my hourly rate? Am I like a prostitute to him?

"Don't get me wrong. I just want to eat with someone. I just want to have someone to talk to. Call the owner and ask for her permission."

"Sorry sir but I can't leave the motel. My job is to stay here during the day and I can't leave this place even if a guest asked me to. I have to go back to my post sir." I left the place immediately without waiting for his reply. After he made me come back to his room many times, how can he just ask me to have lunch with him? He is insane!

I went back to the reception desk, still confused of what the guest in room 201 really wants. "You did a good job Joan. You should not have lunch with this kind of person even if he gives you a car!" At that time, I can feel hunger and realized it is now almost 12 noon. I got the sandwich I prepared this morning and started eating when he passed by the reception desk, dressed up and left without saying a word. I felt relieved knowing that he is not in the building anymore. I can finally take a rest. His fashion style is not that bad. He is wearing black jeans and while shirt with a suit on top. He is wearing leather shoes. I saw this kind of fashion style with young people in Korean dramas. Maybe he also like Korean fashion. After eating, I decided to clean the aisles starting from the third floor. I normally listen to music with my earphones whenever I clean. In this way, I won't be distracted with anything. After the third floor, I moved to the second floor, and then the lobby. I also mopped the floor in the kitchen and the linen room. This is my routine in my workplace everyday. I normally finished cleaning everything before 3 p.m.

When I came back in the reception area, I noticed a container on the desk with the note on top. "I was looking everywhere to give you this. - 201"

"Why don't he just apologize instead of asking me to have lunch or buying food pack for me?"

I put the packed lunch aside and started reading a book. I have two hours left in here and I hope he won't be asking for anything for the next two hours. I feel sorry for Sarah, he might bother her again tonight.

Time is fast, it's already 4:50 in the afternoon. Sarah normally arrives 5 minutes before 5. I was preparing my things when the phone rings. The guests on the third floor didn't come back yet so I'm sure it is him again.

"Reception desk."

"Do You really need instructions on what you have to do all the time? I gave you food so you're supposed to say thank you. I think that's manner."

"Thank you for your kindness. sir. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. Is there anything else, sir?"

"That's it."

"Good bye sir." I thought he would ask me to do many things again. Luckily, he didn't ask anything.

A few minutes later, Sarah came and asked me to leave right away.

I can finally go home. I can forget about the guy on room 201 and spend time with Athena. I dropped by the convenience store first to buy gummy bears which she asked me to buy for her. I'm excited to see the garland she has made for me. I wish he decides to leave tomorrow so I won't be seeing him again.