Jack leaned against the counter of the desk. She stood so still she could have been stone. Jack tried to speak but his mouth was dry. She finally leaned forward and whispered, "The orphan Jack?" "Yes, the one that was taken away." he answered. "Jack." a smile spread across her fragile face.
She made a move as to go around the desk to him but he quickly put up his hand to her. "Not here." he whispered hurrily. She sat herself back in her seat as the 'Hot Dogs of London' entered the lobby. She handed the keys to Jack and he gave them to his owners. They snatched them up and were in the elevators without a glance back.
Jack turned back to the girl at the desk. He quickly walked toward her and whispered, "I'm supposed to be unpacking. Can I meet you here again at midnight?" "I'll be there." she answered. Jack smiled a wide grin. He turned around and disappeared out the lobby door. Jack breathed in the fresh air and screamed a silent, "Yes!"
Later...
Jack slipped through the lobby door as quietly as he could. The lobby was dark except for a dim light at the reception desk. Jack crept to the desk on his tiptoes listening very carefully. When he reached the destination, he leaned on the edge then let out a deep breath. He heard hurried footsteps to his right. He turned and two arms were flung around his waist.
"Oh my god. I've missed you so much." she whispered. He in return put his long boney arms around her. "Me too." She pulled away and grasped his hand, "Come." He could make out her dark outline as she moved him toward the lobby door. Once they were outside, he had a perfect view of her face from the moonlight. Her skin shined from the lumination.
She looked to him and he breathed her name, "Sally." She put a soft hand to his face. "You've changed so much Jack." "How are you?" He studied the black dress that she wore. "I'm doing fine... I got adopted and received a job at this hotel. Even went to school." He smiled and placed her hand on his cheek again. "Jack I'm almost afraid to ask about you." She saw his eyes glimmer.
"I've been here," he nodded to the band truck, "Yes my life wasn't as fortunate as yours. I really shouldn't tell." "Well, that would explain how skinny you've become." She poked his stomach. "Your beautiful." he said after a moment. She blushed, "Thank you." "Can we go somewhere?" "Yes lets." They moved in one motion and made their way across the street.
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The figure from the window looked down on them as they dissapeared around the corner. He took another swing of wine and turned to the door. He snatched up his coat and pocket gun as he exited the dark hotel room.
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