Back to the hotel.

"Thank you again for the lunch," Marlissa said to Veronica as the two of them walked through the hotel door held open by one of the doormen. They were followed by two porters pushing birdcage luggage carts stuffed with shopping bags and boxes.

"It was my pleasure," the brunette replied with a warm smile.

"And thank you for covering the shopping bill today," Ryan added.

"Oh yes, I forgot to discuss the repayment plan over lunch," Veronica smirked, pressing the elevator button.

"Let's talk about that back at your room," Ryan whispered out of earshot of the two porters.

"Of course," Veronica answered before turning to one of the bellmen. "Please deliver the carts to my room, suite 5201."

"Yes, ma'am," the young man nodded. He and his companion waited for the next elevator car.

The three of them entered the elevator with two giggly girls in their early twenties, who kept stealing glances at Marlissa. "Are you a model?" the Asian girl summoned the strength to ask.

"I swear I saw you on America's Next Top Model," the blonde interjected.

"No, I am not a model," Marlissa blushed.

"Not yet," Veronica added. "We're going to see a modelling agent this afternoon."

"Oh my God, really?" the blonde gasped.

"We're going up to my room to have Sam try out some new clothes we bought for her interview."

Marlissa gave Ryan a sly look. "Would you like to join us?