Chapter 6 - Surprise Visit

Walking for so long was undoubtedly taking its toll on me, I didn’t have any idea of what the time was now. All I knew and could see was that it was completely dark and I was so famished.

Even with all these, I needed to walk some more because I had to put as much distance as I could between me and my family’s estate.

By now, there weren't many people outside at this time, just a few strays or workers trying to get back home.

After walking a few minutes more, a sign lit up ahead catching my attention, a motel. I could finally get that rest I needed.

Doubling my steps towards the worn down building, on getting to the front desk was a young lady maybe around my age or a little bit older busy on her phone. When I stopped in front of her, she looked up at me, turning the phone off.

"Hello there," she greeted, smiling broadly probably assuming I was a man and I nodded.

"I'd like a room for one please," I said and she nodded before opening a book and pushing it towards me.

"I just need y