Chapter 4. Her Guest

* Ashley *

I feel the weariness not from driving far, but from emotionally working on to cheer up my mom all day. Being with her and visiting my father's grave does not really end up as a bright and favorable day. When I came back at the Hotel, I've convinced my mom that I am alright. Told her that what happen this morning is not something that she should be worried about for she keeps talking about it.

"Good evening Miss Snipes!"

Mrs. Anderson, my Hotel manager greeted me as soon as I walk in and saw her talking to our hotel’s receptionists. I feel exhausted and wanted to retire for the night so I just wave at them and headed towards the elevator.

"Just a moment Ash!"

She followed me in front of the elevator and stand up beside me waiting for the doors to open.  "Is there something urgent that you wish to discuss Mrs. Anderson?"

I ask returning her smile while she look at me holding the side of her glasses and moving her fingers to fix them above her nose, a gesture she often do when worried or nervous.

"We have VIP guests this evening Ash, they said that they came from the West and would like to let you know that they have heard about our hotel. One of the guests wanted to meet you personally.”

I smiled back at her genuinely, while thinking that it is for the best that our business is doing well. West region is far and to come to the city taking our hotel is a good opportunity for us.

"That's great Mrs. Anderson, I would love to personally thank them in the morning."

"Yes, that's what I was going to say at first but when I notice something, I wanted to tell you not to. The male guest he's uhm he is not someone you should be talking to."

I look at her confuse and find out that there is something different in her actions.

"What do you mean?"

The elevator finally comes down and I got in with her following behind me. She press on my floor button which made me wonder why she has to come all the way up to my floor.

"This guest is not human Miss Snipes and I am worried that he might have taken a liking to you, I know about wolves taking humans as their mate and I am afraid that you..."

"It's alright Mrs. Anderson if he is from the West then you should not worry about anything like that. But thank you so much for the concern, I would personally meet this guest for breakfast in the morning and see what he is up to. Don't worry I would take Donald with me."

She took a deep breath and smile. "Then I will see to it that our guards are in tomorrow morning."

The elevator stops on my floor and as soon as it opens I turned to her once more. "Thank you again Mrs. Anderson, you have a lovely evening."

"Your Welcome Miss Snipes, get a good night sleep. I will be checking the new guest list before I leave."

"Yes that will be great."

I went out of the elevator and get the keys inside my purse. It's not common that we get wolves staying in out hotel even if they often visit the City, that's why I am always informed if they are staying as guest in my hotel. I took a deep breath in and out at least they are not from the Langston Palace.

When my door opens, I've no other desire but to be under the warm shower and then put my back on the soft mattress. It's been a long day and I need to rest already. I am sure tomorrow will be a good day, guests are flocking in the Hotel Blanca. It means our business is doing well.

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"Good morning Miss Snipes!"

The warm smile coming from one of our hotel's security guards in the morning greets me as soon as I walk in the restaurant for breakfast. The wide dining area is filled with delicious food properly placed in the long counter table. Standing behind it is the chef and hotel crews ready to assist the guests in whatever they might need.

"Good morning!"

I give him a warm smile back and face the other staff of the hotel. "Good morning Miss Snipes!"

Everyone seemed to be doing well today like usual. My hotel manager move forward to stand beside me as soon as she spotted me in the area.

"Mrs. Anderson, good morning nice to see you here early."

"Oh yes, I really get in early to help you out this morning Miss Snipes."

I smile at her while picking up a plate to get some food in the buffet table. The food in our hotel is always at the top spot throughout the city, with my Italian chefs and great cook assistants everything is being served well.

"Thank you Mrs. Anderson, come join me for breakfast then!"

She nods her head and followed me with a plate in her hands. I took a slice of bread some cheese and jam then tool a hard boiled egg and a healthy green salad. I waited for a couple of minutes when Mrs. Anderson pick out her food and we go to the empty table for three outside the balcony. There are few guests chatting and having breakfast at the nearby table.

As soon as we are seated I wave my hand to our hotel waiter and made a sign to bring us some English tea. He brought the tea quickly, must be because he already knows my breakfast routine.

"Good morning Miss Snipes and Mrs. Anderson, your tea please."

"Thanks Randy!"

Mrs. Anderson smiles at the waiter and return his greetings as well.

"Your welcome ladies, please enjoy your breakfast."

He took a step backwards and leave us to enjoy our food. I begin by sipping a little bit from my favorite tea, loving the way it warm my mouth all the way down to my throat. It feels good to have a warm drink in the morning. I wonder where is Donald, the hotel’s chief security I left him a message earlier to join me in for breakfast.

My head turn to look at the main entrance when I heard the security greets a guest that’s coming in.

“Good morning Mr. Richardson.”

I put the my tea back on the table when I saw three men that are with him. One of them stood tall and big with blond hair and dark grey eyes that scanned the whole place like he owns it. The familiar aura which reminded me of the wolves from the Langston palace.

It only took a few second before his eyes meet mine and I could tell the sparkle in them after doing so. My heart began to race when I saw the auditory in his face while he moves forward towards us followed by the chief security and another male staff of the hotel.

“Oh! I think the VIP guest has spotted us Miss Snipes.”

Mrs. Anderson murmured while looking at the direction of the three, they didn't even bother to get themselves something to eat. I force a smile on my lips for customer service approach. This situation needs to be handled with precautions since they are wolves.

“Hello Miss Anderson! Good to see you in person at last. My name is Sam Richardson of RS hotel in the West, I hope you have heard about it.”

He was direct with his words when he address me, the look on Mrs. Anderson’s face turned bright. “Oh! Of course, Miss Snipes have heard about it.”

She look at me with pleading eyes that I should agree with her. I feel uneasy to think about this RS hotel? I have never heard about it before. “Hello there Mr. Richardson!”

I stand up from my seat and offered him my hand for a formal greeting. It bothers me why Donald is not saying anything but just look at me with something unexplainable in his expression. Mrs, Anderson stands up too to look at the other two companions of our guest.

“Would you be kind enough to let me join you for breakfast?”

As soon as our palms meet for a casual handshake, he asks permission to sit with us. “Of course! However, we only need one seat left.”

I offer him the empty chair beside me and Mrs. Anderson.

“It’s alright! These two will get a table of their own.”

I look at the two who have not spoken a single word to even greet me. They instead step back and settled themselves at a table next to us. My brows furrowed when Donald does not even look at me to acknowledge my message for him earlier today. Did he not look at his phone? He’s supposed to be with me this morning but how come he is already with our guest?