Eighty Eight

ELLEN

The ceiling fan whirred softly, barely producing enough air to reduce the heat that enveloped the room.

I turned around, trying to find a better position that suited me. BJ's snores took a higher tempo, and I could tell that he was fast asleep now.

I turned to my side on the bed, again, grunting and grumbling, as the heat refused to subside. Exhaustion took the better part of me, and I forced myself to a sitting position.

What had I expected from a motel as this one. This was the cheapest one I had been able to find. In fact, this was the only place I had been able to afford.

Suzy wasn't back to the room yet. She had stepped out to take a call about an hour ago, and hadn't returned since then. I wondered what was taking her time.

I stretched out on the bed, and stood to my feet, yawning tiredly. I couldn't sleep, and no matter what I tried, the sleep refused to come.

"Ellen?" Suzy called, pushing the door opened, as she stepped in.

I stood fac