the stranger who came to town page 2

the stranger who came to town page 2 by ric gustafson


Brandon was still eating his light supper when he heard the front door open. He got up from his chair and looked over the counter. Seeing nobody, he sat back down. He was hoping for a customer because times had been tough lately financially. With customers only trickling in, he wasn't sure how long he could keep the motel going.
" Hello" asked a deep voice from in front of the counter.
Brandon stood up to see a tall young man who was wearing a bright red shirt, tan shorts and dark sunglasses. " May I help you?".
" Yes, I was driving toward Marquette and because it's late I was wondering if I could get a room for tonight?".
" Sure we have plenty of rooms" Brandon replied as he got the key for room 12 and gave it to the stranger. " Room 12, four rooms down on the left".
" How much is the room?" the stranger asked as he took his wallet out of his back pocket.
" 40 dollars a night" he replied as he put a registration card in front of the stranger. " But if you eat at Flora's in the morning, I'll give you a 10 dollar discount".
" Agreed". The stranger signed the card and gave Brandon $30.00.
He took the key for room 12 and walked toward the front door.
Brandon glanced at the card. " Welcome Mr Tang to the Smokey Flats Motel".