“Which floor?”
“Thirteen, please.”
“Seriously?”
“Yes. Pray for me.”
“Oh my. I didn’t know hotels did that anymore.”
“The Hiltons have total disregard for their customers' safety.”
“You probably could get a different room.”
“I suppose I could. But apparently my laziness outweighs my better judgement.”
“Hopefully, you’re not staying long.”
“Just tonight.”
“Well, that’s good.”
“Yes, a comfort, really.”
DING.
“God be with you.”
“Thank you. And with you."
I tried not to stand too close to the glass windows. I was careful to steady myself in the bathroom at all times. I moved everything out of the path to the door.
I made it to the morning and got out alive.