Page 16 of Soros
CHAPTER 7
Relaxing Spa
Tania
I was grateful that Captain Lios didn’t force Star and me to go to the meeting but instead allowed us to check into the hotel. The place was gorgeous and luxurious and after so long on a spaceship it felt amazing to walk on solid ground.
“I can see that you are guests of our chairman and that he requested our executive suite for you.” The man checking us in was middle-aged with kind brown eyes. His hair was covered in the style of a traditional Sikh. “Unfortunately, we’re fully booked and only have three premium rooms available for you tonight. However, the chairman included access to our spa while you’re staying with us, and any food and beverage you order will be covered as well.”
“Lovely.” Turning to Star, I asked, “Do you want to try their spa?”
“I’m not sure what he means,” she whispered.
“Here’s a brochure.” The kind receptionist handed her a pamphlet with pictures of three beautiful middle-aged women relaxing in a jacuzzi.
“Oh, that looks nice.” Star said and turned the brochure around.
Giving the kind man a smile, I said, “It sounds amazing, but I’m afraid that we didn’t bring our bikinis.”
“Don’t let that stop you.” Pointing across the foyer, he informed us, “You’ll find everything you need in our shop over there. Should you need a larger selection to choose from there are several brand-name shops within walking distance from the hotel.”
After all the horrible things we had gone through, mentally and physically, the thought of some relaxing time in a spa sounded promising and so I accepted, “In that case, yes, please. We would love to visit your spa.”
“How many are in your company?”
“Five.”
The receptionist placed five keycards in front of me. “These are for the spa area, which you’ll find on level zero, and then there are three room cards for you. All three are standard double rooms located on the same floor.”
“Perfect.”
Star didn’t look much younger than me, but she followed me like I was her guardian, asking me questions in a whispery voice.
“How will the men find us?”
“Hmm… good question. They know the name of the hotel, so I’m sure they’ll figure it out. If not, you know a bit of telepathy, don’t you?” I asked.
Dry washing her hands in a nervous movement, Star wrinkled her forehead. “What if I miss them reaching out to me? My abilities aren’t very strong.”
“Relax.” I elbowed her with a smile. “They’ll ask the reception which rooms we checked into. It’ll be fine.”
The first room we walked into had a lovely scent of lavender, crispy white bed sheets, and a beautiful view of Manhattan.
I set my bag down and threw myself on the bed. “Mmm… I needed this.”
Star lowered herself in a controlled motion to the edge of the bed. “It’s nice here.”
“Hey, Star.”
“Yes?” She turned her head and looked at me.
“Can you give me that menu over there? I want to order some room service.”
Propped up on our elbows, we lay on our bellies, going over menu options. “Let’s order a selection that you can try. And after that we’ll go to the spa and relax.”
“But what about the men?”
“Honestly…” I sighed. “I think a break from them will be good for us.”
