... low hum of voices comes from the office where my father and his employee are talking about the daily occupancy for today. The walls of our hotel aren't insulated for noise very well, so in the busy mornings it isn't very quiet. Luckily by mid morning our place is empty. As I glance at the clock ! I realize it's already three and no ... as soon as he comes in through the door. As I hear the car pulling in, I fixate on the familiar hollow noises of the doors opening and shutting in my father's white Lexus. The heavy sliding glass door opens, and my brother walks in with his blue Jansport ...

• Word Count: 1709
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School