Chapter 3: Check in to Fun
In about an hour, the skyaks landed them in Florida. "We're here"! shouted Barb as they landed in the alley. To their luck, no one saw them. They unloaded the suitcases, turned the skyaks back into balls, and headed off to find a taxi to the car rental store. "So for how long exactly are we going to be here"? asked Barb picking up a large suitcase. They had packed enough luggage for a month long vacation. "I don't know," replied Keely, also picking up a large bag. "Four weeks? Five"?
"TAXI"! Lloyd shouted when they saw a yellow cab pull up. They put their bags in the trunk, and got in. "To the car rental place please," said Barb. She paid the driver, and then they were off. When they got there, Barb and Lloyd went inside, and Phil, Keely, and Pim were left standing outside. They started looking around at the cars. Keely pulled out her picture phone, which her mom got her for her last birthday, and started taking pictures of cool cars. "Tia's been obsessing over buying a car ever since she got her permit," said Keely. "So she wanted some pictures of cool cars. I guess she thinks she's going to be the next Mega Millions lottery winner." "Actually, she said her mom would put the down payment on one for her seventeenth birthday," said Phil. "She can talk her mom into anything, probably even paying for the whole car." Just then, Barb and Lloyd came out. "We rented that blue station wagon over there," Lloyd said, pointing to the car. "Let's load up."
By the time they arrived at the Sunshine State Hotel, it was already eight o' clock because of the three hour time change. "I'm hungry," said Pim. "And how much longer do I have to carry this ungodly heavy suitcase"! "We'll check in first, then we'll eat, said Barb. "And it might have helped if you didn't pack so much, because that's your suitcase." Lloyd and Barb walked over to the check in counter. "May I help you"? asked the lady working. "Yes, we have reservations under the name 'Diffy'," said Barb. The lady clicked a few buttons on her computer, and then finally found something. "Yes," she said. "Rooms 123 and 124 with a rollaway in one of the rooms." Barb gave the lady her credit card and paid, and the lady gave them their keys. "Have a great stay"! she said. "Thank you very much," said Barb.
They took the elevator to their rooms, which were only on the first floor. "Meet us down in the restaurant in about twenty minutes," said Lloyd. "And no ordering room services, Pim." "Rat snacks"! Pim said under her breath. Barb and Lloyd walked into one room, and the kids walked into the other. "Wow"! said Keely excitedly looking around at the room. "Your dad must have gotten one big tax refund"! "I know," said Phil. "It's bigger than mine and your bedrooms combined"! Before either of them could say another word, they heard the blasting sound of loud music. "Pim, turn that thing down"! shouted Phil. "People back in Pickford can hear it"! Keely started unpacking, and Phil tried to get the remote from Pim. After minutes of fighting each other for the remote, Phil finally got a hold of it from Pim and turned the music down. Then they started unpacking.
Once they had gotten most of their things unpacked, they took the elevator down to the restaurant and saw Barb and Lloyd. The waitress gave them a table and took their order. "So," started Keely. "What shall we do tomorrow"? Lloyd replied, "I was thinking that we could go down to that beach we passed on our way here. I don't know about the rest of you, but I sure could use a relaxing day." "I could, too," said Barb. "Work's been tough lately. Besides, it's supposed to be eighty degrees tomorrow." They finished eating, then walked back to their rooms. "Night, kids," said Barb. "Don't stay up too late, and don't get up too early. We're not leaving till late morning." "Okay," said Phil. "See you in the morning." "Hey, Phil," Keely started. "Want to go down to the rec room. The brochure says that they have a lot of games." "Sure," said Phil. "It's only nine thirty and we've got nothing else to do." "Pim," Phil started. "Keely and I are going down to the rec room. We'll be back in about an hour. No loud music and no room services." Phil and Keely then left. Pim turned on the TV and found a movie, which she got in to.
Phil and Keely returned about an hour later. "I'm going to go grab a shower then hit the sack," said Phil. "Ok, see you in the morning, then," said Keely. "I'm going to check my e-mail then I'm going to bed, too." Keely turned on the computer that was in their room and noticed that Pim had the TV on rather loud again. "You might want to keep that down," said Keely. "It's ten thirty and people are sleeping around here." Keely turned it down. "Hey"! Pim shouted. "Now I can't hear it"! "That's because you're used to having everything so loud," said Keely. "You probably should go to bed soon anyway."
Keely turned back to the computer. She pulled up her AIM buddy list and saw Tia online. She instant messaged her.
Xokeelyxo07: Hey, Tia. How's Pickford?
Fashiondramaqueen07: Boring, as usual. You're so lucky you're in Florida. How is it?
Xokeelyxo07: It's been great so far. The hotel is so cool! By the way, I've got some pictures of cars for you.
Fashiondramaqueen07: Awesome! I'm getting sick of driving around in my mom's station wagon. Only 2 more months till my birthday! So, have you seen any cute guys, yet?
Xokeelyxo07: In the whole 3 hours we've been here? No. But we are going to the beach tomorrow.
Fashiondramaqueen07: Sounds like fun! Be sure to take some pictures of cute lifeguards for me!
Xokeelyxo07: Don't worry, I will. Well, I better go, it's been a long day, and I'm tired.
Fashiondramaqueen07: Tired? It's only seven forty five.
Xokeelyxo07: Actually, it's ten forty five here. Remember?
Fashiondramaqueen07: Oh, yeah. Duh. Ok, then, have fun. Talk to you tomorrow.
Xokeelyxo07: See ya!
Xokeelyxo07 signed off at 10:46
Fashiondramaqueen07 signed off at 10:47
Pim had finished watching her movie, and gone to bed. Phil and Keely went to bed soon after her. They couldn't wait to start exploring Florida tomorrow.
Next chapter: 'Some Beach'- I'm not completely sure where to go with it, but it will be about them at the beach. I'll try to post it tomorrow or Monday. I hope you like this so far, please review.
