Maya sat on the edge of her bed, counting the money she had left. Each bill felt like a lifeline slipping through her fingers, and she knew it wouldn’t last long. After setting aside enough to cover her stay for a few more days, she tucked the rest away in her waistband, like before, hoping it would keep her safe from any potential thieves or prying eyes. With a deep breath, she extracted a few more bills and headed downstairs to the reception area.
As expected, Hilda was there, leaning casually against the counter with a cup of something steaming in her hand. Maya gave a small wave as she approached, greeting her with a polite smile. "Hi, Hilda. I’d like to have five more days, if that’s okay?"
Hilda glanced at her, taking in the new red hair with a quick, appraising look, and then nodd
