Finally, Ashley's family also arrived at the hotel where they were meeting. Ashley's family was unaware she was spending a brief time at the motel, and they were even less aware that Ashley's husband owned the hotel itself.
The prospect of seeing Ashley once more thrilled Arman. He did not notice the big sign in front of the hotel.
The lettering was large and striking:
[LOADING AND UNLOADING FOR SMALL VEHICLE ONLY] In one, the following points where a large vehicle similar to theirs can load and unload. Here is what it says: [>>>> FOR LARGE VEHICLE'S FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS>>>>>] With a big red arrow to follow.
Arman even parked in front of the hotel and let his parents and siblings out of the car. "All right, you all go ahead. I'll find out where the parking lot is. I'll be right back. Maybe our baby sister is waiting and getting bored."
