Miranda – We're All Going On A Spanish Holiday

Chapter 9

…Miranda smiles and then screams. Two burly security guards are stood behind Gary with menacing looks on their faces. The guards are accompanied by the Manager…

Manager – "Buenos días. Come with me."

Miranda and Gary follow the Manager back to the reception, closely trailed by the guards.

AT RECEPTION

Manager – "We have not received payment for your villa, only the deposit. You must pay at once."

Gary – "I don't understand, we paid in full back in England!"

Manager – "No, we only received 200 pounds each."

Miranda – "Yes, that's right, 200 pounds."

Manager – "No, no, no…it is 200 pounds each per night. You must pay the remainder or my guards will escort you off the luxury resort!"

Gary – "It's hardly luxury! And the villa is awful. I'd rather leave!"

Manager – "Up to you. Go and pack!"

Miranda and Gary are marched back to the villa. The guards wait outside while they go in.

AT THE VILLA

Miranda and Gary walk into the empty villa. They see the letters on the table and sit down to open them.

Gary – "Three for you and two for me! Do you want to go first?"

Miranda – "Ok, this one's from Mum: 'Darling, your father needs me for nude bridge, such fun! Enjoy the rest of your holiday, love to Mike, Mum' – yuck!"

Gary – "This is from Mathéo: 'Sorry Gary, my girlfriend texted to say she's forgiven me so I'm dashing home. Sorry for snogging Rose. PS Miranda was much better, you should try! Mathéo. PPS, if she splits up with Mike, let me know.' Charming."

Miranda – "And this is from Tilly and Stevie: 'Sorry Miranda, we had to leave in a hurry, enjoy the holiday and let us know ALL ABOUT IT when you get back! Love S and T'."

Gary – "This must be from Rose then: 'Gary, I know things weren't working out, but this does not excuse your behaviour. Mike and I went looking for you last night but we found each other instead. We've gone, don't come looking. Rose.' Your last one must be from Mike."

Miranda – "It is: 'Quirky, Sorry I shouted last night, I guess things were never meant to be. Hope you'll be happy, I'm happy with Rose and wish you well too. Marple'. Oh, that's really sweet."

Gary makes them both coffee.

Gary – "So it's just us left. Do you want to go home? Or shall we have our own adventure?"

Miranda – "An adventure? What do you mean?"

Gary – "Well, we could get inter rail passes and see Europe by train?"

Miranda – "Really? I would love that!"

Gary – "Great – let's do it! But…um…since we've got the place to ourselves for now…"

Miranda – "Gary!"

Gary – "What?"

Miranda – "There are two security guards standing outside, and they are liable to storm in at any moment!"

Gary – "Ok, ok! Let's get packed!"