Chapter 10: First Date, Last Date

It’s already past noon when Zofi arrived at her temporary Airbnb accommodation.

“How was your flight, Ms. Zofi? We were expecting you earlier,” the receptionist asked casually.

“The flight was smooth but it was delayed so I just arrived now,” Zofi answered.

“Our housekeeping is short-staffed today but you will be the next to be assisted,” the receptionist said.

“Excuse me, are these your only bags?” a guy resting in the lobby asked. He looks like a foreigner.

Zofi smiled but didn’t say a word. The guy is a stranger.

“I can help you bring these to your unit,” he offered.

“Is that okay, Sir Richard?” the receptionist asked.

“If that’s okay with her,” Richard said. He must have sensed that Zofi is not trusting him.

“Ms. Zofi, he’s Sir Richard. He’s also our guest. Sir Richard, this is Ms. Zofi,” the receptionist introduced them.

“It’s okay, I can wait for the staff. Thank you, Richard,” she said.

“Alright then. I’ll go up now. The humidity outside was killing me. It was a bad idea t