the fork in the road page 4

the fork in the road page 4 by ric Gustafson


Alvin walked up to the Rent A Car counter. He smiled as he departed the plane. He loved the white beach of the Gulf Coast. His parents brought him and his little brother every year during the summer. He would look for sea shells and watch the sea gulls. He jumped at the chance to come back when the annual summer convention was announced by his company.
" May I help you?".
He looked up to see a young man smiling at him.
" Yes". His voice cracked. " I would like to rent a car for a week".
" What kind of car are you interested in?".
Alvin thought for a second. " A mid size four door sedan would do".
The clerk walked over and peered outside. " How about a Saturn Aura?".
" That's fine". He handed the clerk a credit card. He signed the papers and was given some keys. " Do you have any information on the Bay River Resort?".
" I sure do". He handed Alvin a map of the Bay River area and the resort.
Alvin walked toward the front door. " Thank you".
" Enjoy the week".
Alvin walked outside, put the four suitcases in the trunk and then studied the map for a while.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric