A Tipton Romance

Chapter Two

Tomorrow was the big day, the banquet was going to be spectacular and everyone was going to be there. Especially the big man himself London's father Mr. Tipton, Marion's stress levels raised higher and after a cooling bath with rose peddles and his favourite bar of soap tropical sunrise, Marion was sure to lose all the stress.

"Wait... Did I order the 12 dozen turquoise napkin swans?" Marion rose up from his bath slightly spilling some of the bath water on the floor. He reached for the hotel phone and quickly dialed the lobby.

"Tipton Lobby how may I assist you?"

"Yes, it's Mr. Moseby I need someone to check in on the napkin swans I ordered for tomorrow's banquet." Marion instructed clenching the phone tightly.

"Oh! Hi Mr. Moseby it's Esteban! Yes sir I'll check right away." Esteban assured him. "Oh hey Esteban I'm uh just hanging out at home."

"The napkin swans will arrive shortly sir! That's nice sir! Is that all?" Esteban replied sounded distracted and distant in the phone call.

"Oh! Yes Esteban thank you, you've done a good job." Marion said nervously. "I guess I should go now, return to my things."

"Thank you sir! Take care sir!" Esteban replied ending the phone call right after. Marion replaced the phone and hopped back into his bathtub, Marion covered his face with his hands shaking his head slowly. "That was so embarrassing." Soon after Marion finally relaxed in his bath and played some soothing jazz music.

Later that evening, Marion showed up at The Martin's household. Hoping it wasn't Zack or Cody answering the door, Carey answered the door in shock to see Mr. Moseby. She assumed he was here for a complaint about her sons or simply a favour.

"Mr. Moseby, what happened this time I can assure you my boys will be grounded."

"Carey!" Marion laughed. "Not to worry this isn't about yours boys, I just wanted to stop by and say hi. Will you be attending the banquet tomorrow night!"

"I plan to." Carey laughed. "Will Arwin be there?"

"Ohhh probably." Marion laughed. Carey joined in with the laughter until she nodded and shrugged.

"So why are you really here Moseby? C'mon spit it out." Carey insisted opening the door wide enough for Marion to enter.

"I don't know Carey, I just need a little advice." Marion confessed. "Love advice."

"Out of all people, you come to me for love advice?" Carey bursted out laughing. "Mr. Moseby what's going on?"

Mr. Moseby sighs grabbing a seat beside Carey, she grabs the remote and shuts off the television.

"Well, it all started a few months ago. It was an ordinary typical day at the Tipton, I was yelling at your boys, London was nagging, the hotel was busy. And I was the usual stressed and tired self, until one day I ordered a massage in my room. And one of my employers came in and massaged my back and leg muscles. When I soon realized who it was I froze, he continued and I enjoyed it. Now I can't stop thinking about him. I think I love him."

"Oh my god... Who is it?"

"What? I'm not telling."

"YOU HAVE TO TELL ME."

"NO!" Marion snapped. "I already said enough, I just need your advice."

"Okay well I'd say tell him, it's the best thing Marion. But c'mon please tell me who he is! I promise I won't tell."

"Alright sounds good, I'm a little nervous but I think I can handle it. And forget it Carey! It's wrong for two co-workers to be romancing at work its inappropriate, could you imagine everyone finding out?" Marion panicked. Suddenly a knob twisted and Cody entered the room.

"Find out about what?" Cody wondered.

"Nothing Cody, well I was just leaving. Take care Carey!" Marion quickly said rushing out the door.

"Mom, I have nothing to wear for the banquet. Zack spilled mustard on all my dress clothes." Cody mentioned. "Oh just great, I'm sure there's another pair in the laundry." Carey insisted.

Marion sprinted back into his room and closed the door, he closed the blinds and lit up a bunch of candles. "Tomorrow night is the night, no more hiding."