There were few people willing to ride the “London Eye” at this hour, and the booths went up mostly empty.
The pain of his burnt fingers prevented Solomon from holding his glass, but the whiskey warmed and cheered him up.
A silver Golf drove up. Yesenia got out first. Carlos appeared behind her. They looked around. Carlos gestured to Yesenia at the entrance of the “London Eye” and walked in the opposite direction.
Solomon jumped out of his hiding place, ran up behind Yesenia, grabbed her arm and pushed her into an empty cabin. Carlos saw this and rushed in their direction, but it was too late – the cabin went up. Solomon leaned Yesenia against the transparent wall and stared at her frantically.
– You lied to me! You lied to me from the first moment you met me! You lied and pretended!
– Wait, Solomon, let me explain!
– You lied to me and went to bed with me!
Yesenia looked down and saw Carlos, who was rushing around in a helpless rage, draw his gun.
– Let go of me! – she screamed.
But it was too late. The shots rang out. Solomon grabbed Yesenia and dragged her to the floor, but he could not save her. Without support from the crumbling wall of the cabin, Yesenia's shot body collapsed, slipped out of his hands, and fell out.
Solomon remained on the floor. From below you could hear the shouts of the crowd and the sirens of the police cars approaching…
Solomon went down to the hotel lobby. The doorman wheeled his suitcase behind him.
– The check out, please, – said Solomon.
– Don't trouble yourself, sir. It's all paid for, – replied the porter.
– May I ask by whom?
– The hotel management, – she replied, and added in a frank tone, -I'm sorry you're leaving us so sad, sir.
– Personally, Miss, you will bring me only good memories, – answered Solomon.
The girl blushed a grateful smile.
– Aren't we all worthy of your fond memories? – Mr. Spencer approached.
Solomon glanced at the hotel staff. Waiters, porters, maids, elevators, footmen – all lined up in the lobby.
After the past events Solomon spent a week in the hotel for rehabilitation under medical supervision. All this time, the staff at the hotel treated him with increased attention, constantly surrounding him with heartfelt care.
– Thank you for everybody my dear ones! I will never forget the kindness and care that you showed me at a difficult time. Thanks again and goodbye!
Solomon began to settle into a cozy London cab.
