the stranger who came to town page 3

the stranger who came to town page 3 by ric Gustafson


Homer drove the green Saturn into the parking space near room 12. He opened the trunk from the inside, got out and then took out two black suitcases. He opened the door and put the suitcases near the edge of the queen sized bed. The room was sparse. He put one of the suitcases on top of the bed and took out what looked like a small golden calf statue. He put it on top of a small wooden dresser. For the next hour, he chanted and worshipped the little statue.
" Hi Dad" Josh said as he and Clarice Anderson walked into the lobby. He noticed his father dusting the front counter.
His father stopped and smiled. " Hi Josh". He looked at the young lady next to him. " Hello Clarice".
" Hi Mr Marcotte".
Josh filled a paper cup with ice from the ice maker. " Any customers tonight?".
" Just one".
" Hello".
Startled, Josh turned to see a young man who was wearing a red shirt and dark sunglasses.
" I'm Homer Tang". He shook Josh's hand. " Nice to meet you".
As he shook Homer's hand, a strange feeling came over Josh.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric