Thanks to all who have commented to my previous post. We publish it here in the first chapter of the book "The first case of Park."
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Chapter I
At the Hotel
"Ah, this beautiful city," said Stephen to himself, thinking of Caserta and his palace. "What do you think? "Asked his companion.
"Well, to tell the truth is a bit 'messy, it seems to be in Milan. He knows there are too many offices. "
"I see," said Stephen, "even in my part there is a lot of traffic, the place is very chaotic."
"Why, where is it?" The traveler asked
"And what does it matter to you! "He snapped," I have not asked where it is, why should you? ".
"Excuse me, sir," he hastened to say "excuse me"
"And now where are we going? I hope to eat! "
" Yes, indeed it is almost time, we are heading towards a hotel, 15 km from here, "said the guide, Miss Clara Olivo, 23, a candidate for student thesis on the cultural heritage in society . How was the tour guide job so that he could combine work with study. It was not well paid, but she did not matter: after the argument would work in any museum, perhaps. The girl took the microphone and said: "We arrived, each giving their personal details to the inlet chamber, so that is assigned to the room: the departure is scheduled for tomorrow at 9.30. Good evening! ". They got all the passengers, including quel tipo strano che era Stefano. Tutti erano curiosi di sapere chi era, ma nessuno aveva il coraggio di domandarglielo, visto ciò che era capitato al suo compagno di viaggio. Arrivato alla reception disse:
“Il mio nome è Park, Stefano Park. Vorrei una singola. “.
“ Ecco a lei “ disse il cameriere porgendogli le chiavi che riprese: “ se vuole le faccio portare le valigie. “. Stefano ci pensò un attimo e disse: “Grazie, ma non ce n'è il bisogno “ e salì verso la sua stanza, la numero 17 al piano 2°. La stanza era grande con numerosi comfort. Lui poi era appassionato di computer; prese dalla sua borsa un PC portatile e si mise a leggere qualche documentazione open source. And as he read a short thought would be served dinner. So he decided to turn off the computer and get down. And turn off the pc while Stephen heard the screams, belonged to Miss Clara. Not hearing anything, he closed the room and went downstairs to the restaurant. He saw that the young lady was alone at the table and then, heading toward her, said: "Miss, can I sit next to her? "Said" please sit down. I had booked for two, but ... "Stefano sensed something, but let it go.
"First I heard screams, what happened? Also if I know .... "
"Well, I do not know if I can tell you. " Stephen noticed that the girl was embarrassed. Then he took courage and said, "You know, we come here often and now I know the staff. One of the waiters is my boyfriend. It made me scared when he entered. Then I cried. But there was nothing serious. "But Stephen was not convinced.
"Who is the lucky one? "Asked
" That I can not tell you. ".
The waiter served dinner and it was all very delicious. First, spaghetti with tomato sauce, then followed by swordfish and salad. Then the two began to chat.
"But what's your name" asked the girl
"Excuse me if I showed up, I'm Stephen Park. I am here as a tourist. And you mademoiselle? "
" Clara, Clara Olivo. I am a student at the Faculty of Arts in Rome. I am preparing a thesis on the relationship people have with the cultural ... dream a future as a minister, "he said with imagination.
"Oh, give me a straight policy today does not care most the interest of the citizens. Not for her benefit of the people: you see his face. "
"Too good" she said blushing, "she's too good. However, if we do not try to change we would never criticize someone? And she does that work? ".
"I used to work at the University, chemical and physical sciences department. Not any more, travel around the world.. " There was a moment of silence, then Stephen went on: "He knows a traveler, I mean besides me? ". The girl hesitated a moment, then replied: "No, no, sir."
"Really? But she seems to look the other way. "
"But no, I'm a little 'cross-eyed. That's all. " The waiter served the sweet, finished eating, he said: "If you'll excuse me, sir, I go into a second room. ".
"Go ahead, miss, do not worry." Stephen thought to himself that Clara was a good girl, rich di sani principi. Poi squadrò ogni turista per farsi un'idea. Due persone parlavano tra loro una lingua diversa da quella di Stefano. Proprio mentre pensava a questo, si accorse che Clara era ritornata a sedersi. Pochi secondi dopo si spensero di colpo le luci. Era un black-out. Tra la confusione totale Stefano udì dei passi: qualcuno si era allontanato!
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PS: un grazie a tutti voi per le 100 visite
Alfonso
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