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 was happy to be back in familiar surroundings. His parents brought him and his brother here each summer for vacation. When he found out that his employer was having their annual Thanksgiving conference in Florida, he jumped at the chance.

" May I help you?".

Happy memories faded away. " Yes, I would like to rent a car for a week".

The counter clerk smiled. " What kind of car are you interested in?".

" A mid size four door sedan would be fine".

The clerk walked out to check. He came back in. " Somebody just returned a Saturn Aura".

" That's fine". He filled out the contract. He gave the clerk his credit card information. He was given the keys and the copy of the contract. He was about ready to leave. " Oh, do you have directions and information on Bay River Resort?".

" I sure do". He handed Alvin a map and a brochure of the resort. " How did you hear about the resort?".

" My employer is having their annual Thanksgiving conference there".

" Well good". The clerk smiled. " Enjoy the week".

Alvin walked outside and found the berry red Aura. He put the four suitcases, including the heavy blue one into the trunk. He glanced at the map and then left.

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