Aftereffects

Checking in at a roadside motel

It had begun to storm and rain pelted the windshield. I looked over at Jake
'' Maybe we should pull over for the night?" I knew that wouldn't be what he'd want
" Jake you've got to be exhausted" he shakes his head
" I'm used to this Sam" I sigh seeing what looked like a bar
" Jake" I'm about to point out the bar and motel as the car's low fuel warning light comes on.
"Damnit" Jake mumbles I reach out touching his arm as he looks over at me
" If you feel like it we can see how much a meal is and wait out the storm" I can feel Jake's hesitation
" Or look for another vehicle" I smile rubbing my thumb over his arm Jake looks at me then at the motel and bar.
" Are you trying to tell me you're hungry?" I chuckled
" A little" I rub my thumb back on forth " You need to get something to eat as well" Jake sighs softly
" Let's pull in and see what they have to offer" .

As Jake parked the car I could see he was already surveying the place. I open the car door pulling my hood over my head more stepping out into the storm. I hear Jake's door close
" If you want we can keep moving after getting food" I looked over and can no longer see Jake's face and it felt like a barrier somehow he walks over to me handing me some money
" You go in first and get a room" I look up at him
" So I get to our room this time " I grin
" No I will be getting my own room" and my heart sinks
" After you have your room text me the room number and I will try and get a room next to you" I nod
" Okay" Jake steps away
"We don't want people seeing us together Sam so we will keep in contact through our cellphone's" I nod again as Jake hands me my backpack.I grab it and head into the motel. I saw a man sitting at the check in desk
" Room for one please" he looks up
" Awful weather tonight" I nod
" A really shitty night" I hear him chuckle
" What's your name liebling ?" I think of a name
Alice Harker" he nods writing it down
" Do you have ID?" I'm about to come up with an excuse when lightning flashes and the power goes out. The man swears
" This happens once in a while when it storms this bad" he grins
" Listen just give me 50 and we can
work out everything tomorrow" I grab a fifty placing into on the desk

" I'll write down your name so I remember you" he takes the money and grabs me a key

" Room 11 is upstairs" I nod, thanking him as I take the key.

" I'm Otis " I nod

" And just so you know the bar is open till 5 am then it reopenes around 9am."

I have to admit I'm surprised I m

" But it seems tonight I'll be leaving it open later due to this storm to keep the clientele in good spirits" he winks. I thank him again as I turn to see Jake. I look down and walk past him hearing Otis talk to Jake. I pause hearing Jake speak german. I blush as I leave to find my room.