Room 64

03:16 Downtown

It was still pouring after the hours went by. I must admit this city looked beautiful to me even with the gloomy weather. Bob told me we were going to visit one of his former friends. My hoodie was soaked, it made me so cold that I started to shiver. ‘’ We’re almost there ‘’ said Bob in a calm tone. We walked a little bit further until Bob suddenly stopped. We were standing in front of a door, it’s paint had chipped and some pieces had broken off off it. A hotel sign was hanging from the building, one of the neon letters wasn’t working. This neighborhood was making me feel a bit uncomfortable but anything was better then having to be outside any longer. Bob rang the bell. It took a few moments before someone opened the door. It didn’t open all the way though, someone had put a chain on the door and so we couldn’t actually see who opened it. ‘’We’re closed.’’ Someone said.  ‘’Even to old friends?’’ Bob asked him. The door closed, we could hear that the chain was taken off. The door opened again. We could now see a figure standing in the door opening. It was a young guy, about my age. ‘’ I don’t think you’re in the right place, I don’t remember you.’’ He said. Bob looked a bit startled. ‘’ Ehm, I’m actually looking for Samuel Lannister. My name is Bob McAllan, we were in the army together.’’ ‘You’re.. Bob McAllen?...’’ The guys eyes widened, he looked as if he’d seen his favorite actor. Then he suddenly stepped back and said ‘Please come in’. Bob and I didn’t hesitate for a moment. After he closed the door behind us he introduced himself. ‘’ I’m Sam, Samuel was my father. He told me all about you, you were a top rank sharpshooter right? ‘’ Bob gave him a vague but serious look. ‘’ What happened to your father?’’ Bob asked him. Sam looked away for a moment. ‘’ He-‘’ He paused. ‘’ He was killed. ‘’. Bob put a hand on the back of his head and said ‘’ I’m sorry to hear that, your father was a brave man. ‘’ There was a brief moment of silence before Sam noticed me.  His expression changed to a curious one. ‘’ Who’s that?’’ He asked Bob. It was like Bob had forgotten I was here aswell as he seemed a bit startled with Sam’s question. ‘’Oh yeah, this is Evelyn. My… niece.’’ Sam stepped forward and stook out his hand. ‘’ I’m Sam, nice to meet you.’’ I looked down at his hand for a moment. I didn’t say anything but decided to shake his hand anyway. As I grabbed his hand I could see him looking at the veins that had showed through my skin. His friendly smile turned to a concerned look, and because of this I pulled away my hand in a quick gesture. Bob broke the awkward moment by asking Sam if we could stay in a room for a couple of nights. ‘’ Yeah sure, I have a room for you guys. It might not be the most beautiful one, but you can stay there for free for as long as you want.’’ We followed Sam up to what seemed about a thousand stairs and finally we arrived at the room. My legs were shaking for all the walking and climbing the stairs. ‘’ Room 64, here you go.’’ Sam openend the door for us and gave the key to Bob. ‘’ Thanks. We’ll be alright now.’’ Said Bob. Sam smiled and nodded. I entered the room as they were speaking. Ripped wallpaper hung from the walls and the room itself had a strange smell, a bit like old books. I turned on the light to get a better view from things. A single lightbulb hung from the ceiling. There was a single bed which looked like it would be even more uncomfortable then laying on the floor. There was a small bathroom which had a toilet and a shower, and next to the door there was a crooked couch and a small tv. In the most right side of the room was a tiny kitchen which looked like it hadn’t been used in ages. The floor creaked as I walked on it. Bob and Sam were done talking by now and Bob entered the room aswell, but Sam kept standing in the dooropening for a moment. I let down the hood of my hoodie, no longer hiding my white hair, then looked back  to see if Sam was still there. He was, and he looked like he was facing a ghost. I closed the door.