NINE
Ines had her nose buried in a book when Aaliyah entered Room 165 after work. She seemed so taken on the book that she didn't notice her presence till she sat on her bed.
" I swear someone can steal from you while you read. The book takes all your attention" Aaliyah commented when Ines turned to look at her and they both laughed.
" You're no better than me Diya. You're even worse but anyway, how was work. You don't look gloomy like you did before leaving"
" Nothing gets past you,huhn?"
" Nope. Not when it comes to my roommate. Now tell me"
" Tell you what?" Aaliyah pretended to not know what Ines wanted to know.
" Your face has lit up all of a sudden in days and you want to act like nothing has happened?"
" Maybe going back to working on files in air conditioned room helped lig
