My wristwatch says it is just a quarter before nine in the morning. Sakto lang pala ang dating ko. Hindi pa nagsisimula ang early check-in rush.
Carefully, I parked the BMW at my designated spot, bumaba, at kinuha ang dalawang duffel bags mula sa back seat at dumiretso sa back entrance ng hotel. Alisto naman akong binati ng mga guwardiyang nandoon. I noticed one of them calling someone over his radio. Malamang ay nagsumbong na ito sa front office na nandito na ako.
My parents must have informed The Adriatico that I’m coming. I sighed inwardly. Too much for lying low today. I readied myself for the bowing and scraping that is sure to come. This is the reason why none of my family members make it a habit to stay at the hotels na pag-aari namin. Too much hassle dealing with all that.
“Sir
