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‘Really?’ Hannah looked around at the three women.
‘Totally,’ said Jess. ‘Go and talk to him, make sure he’s OK. Remind him that Olly isn’t worth getting fired over.’ They all looked at Trish, who wiped her nose with the back of her hand and shook her head briskly, like she was pulling herself together.
‘You should have told me he liked you,’ she said. ‘Stopped me making an idiot of myself.’
‘I know,’ said Hannah. ‘I didn’t realise until it was too late. I’m really sorry.’
Trish nodded. ‘Best you go and see him then,’ she said quietly.
‘I don’t know his room number,’ said Hannah.
Trish gave her a sly smile. ‘One-four-two, it’s on the first floor. I found out from Aaron on Monday, when I thought I was in with a chance.’
Hannah nodded gratefully. ‘I’m just going to check he’s OK. I’ll be back in a bit, I promise.’
‘Sure you will,’ said Trish. ‘Give him one for me, will you?’ She picked up her Cosmopolitan and drained it in one go, then stood up and dusted herself down. ‘More drinks?’
Hannah edged her way through the bar towards the exit, ignoring Olly watching her as he chatted to Aaron at the bar. Reception was empty, so she darted through the swing doors as if she was going to the loo, then through the second set of doors and up the stairs to the first floor. There were benefits to wearing trainers and a short dress as party wear – they were quiet and she could move fast.
Rob’s corridor was empty, so she hurried down to room 142 and gently knocked. Rob opened the door immediately, his chest bare and a white T-shirt in his hands, like he was just getting changed.
‘Shit, what are you doing here?’ he whispered.
‘I wanted to check you were OK,’ she said helplessly.
‘You shouldn’t be here,’ he said, glancing both ways down the corridor. ‘Fuck, come in.’ He hustled her into the room and closed the door firmly behind her. ‘How did you find out my room number?’
‘Don’t ask. Are you OK?’
‘Yeah, I’m fine. Olly was just pushing my buttons, so I got out of there before I punched him.’
‘You need to be careful,’ said Hannah. ‘He’s not worth it, and you don’t want to lose your job.’
‘If someone finds you here I’ll definitely lose my job,’ laughed Rob.
‘I’m sorry, I’ll go,’ she said. ‘I just needed to check on you.’ She kept her distance and stayed by the door, even though she could feel the pull towards him. The fact that he was half naked didn’t exactly help. What was she even doing here? This was a stupid idea.
‘When are you leaving tomorrow?’ he asked.
‘Oh,’ said Hannah, edging further into the room. ‘Actually, I’m not. I’m going on a road trip for a couple of weeks.’
‘Really?’ Rob shook his head in confusion. ‘Who with?’
‘With myself,’ replied Hannah with a smile. ‘A solo adventure.’
‘What kind of adventure?’
‘Not sure yet.’ Hannah folded her arms to stop herself reaching out to stroke his bare arm. Could Rob feel this too, or was it just her? ‘Bit of hiking, bit of sightseeing.’
‘Wow,’ said Rob, looking impressed. ‘Look, can we meet for a coffee before you go? Tomorrow is my day off.’
Hannah nodded. ‘Sure. Why don’t you give me your number?’ She took a couple of steps towards him as she pulled out her phone, then watched him grab his from the table by the window and come even closer. If she tilted her face to his, surely he would kiss her? The thought of it sent a wave of heat coursing through her body. She looked up at him, seeing his pupils dilate and his lips part just a little. They were alone in his room, right next to his bed, and Hannah didn’t think she had the strength to fight any more. Whatever happened now, she was OK with it.
‘Open up,’ shouted a male voice, accompanied by a sharp hammering on the door. They both jumped apart like they’d touched an electric fence.
‘Oh fuck,’ whispered Rob, frantically trying to get his T-shirt back on, but ending up with his head stuck in an armhole. ‘That’s absolutely the last thing I need.’
‘What should I do?’ she gasped, trying not to panic. Her reservations over being alone with Rob in his room increased tenfold as the hammering continued. ‘Shall I hide in the bathroom?’
