Basic English Conversation Practice The Wrong Suitcase Story

This hotel room is amazing. Yes, the view is perfect. I want to go swimming. Okay, get your swimsuit. Let me unpack my suitcase. Put it on the bed. Let me unzip my bag. Wait a second. What is the matter? This is strange. What is inside? Look, this is a tuxedo. A black tuxedo? Yes, I do not own a tuxedo. And look at these shoes. They are expensive leather shoes. Tom, this is not your bag. But it is a black Samsonite. Many people have black bags. Oh no, this is a disaster. We have a stranger's luggage. And a stranger's has mine. We need to fix this now. Who does this belong to? Let's check the luggage tag. Good idea. Here it is. Read the name, Tom. It says James Wilson. Do you know a James Wilson? No, I don't know him. He must be a businessman. Why do you say that? Because of the expensive suit. Is there a phone number? Let me look closely. Well, can we call him? It is a UK phone number. That is an international call. We should not call him directly. Why not? It is better to use the hotel staff. You are right. It is safer. He probably made the same mistake. The lobby was very crowded. Yes, too many black bags. I hope he is a nice man. I hope he didn't open your bag. Sarah, I am starting to panic. Why? It is just clothes. No, my camera is in there. Your new Canon camera? Yes, it costs two thousand dollars. Oh, that is valuable. And my memory cards. What else is in the bag? My blood pressure medicine. Oh no, you need that tonight. If I don't take it, I get dizzy. Okay, this is an emergency. What if he steals the camera? Mr. Wilson seems rich. How do you know? He has a tuxedo, remember? Rich people steal too. Calm down, Tom. Breathe. We need my bag back now. We will find it. My heart is beating fast. Sit down. I will handle this. Call the front desk immediately. I am picking up the phone. Put it on the speaker. Hello, front desk? Tell them room 402. Yes, this is room 402. Tell them about the luggage. We have the wrong luggage here. We have James Wilson's bag. The bag belongs to a Mr. Wilson. Ask if they found mine. Did anyone report a lost bag? What are they saying? Shh, I am listening. I am so nervous. Okay, yes, I understand. Did they find it? They're checking the computer. Hurry up, please. Okay, thank you. Bye. What happened? Tell me. They found Mr. Wilson. Where is he? He is in room 505, upstairs. So, is he coming here? The bellman is getting the bags. I hope my camera is safe. Don't worry about the camera. What if it is broken? Do we have travel insurance? I think so, on my credit card. Which card did you use? The platinum card. Good, that has luggage protection. Does it cover theft? Usually, yes, up to $1,000. My camera is $2,000. Next time, carry it with you. You are right. And we need a ribbon. A ribbon? What for? A colorful ribbon on the handle. To identify the bag? Yes, so this never happens again. I will buy a pink one. Pink is a good color. Hello, good evening. Good evening, ma'am. Room 402? Yes, that is correct. I have a luggage delivery. Is that the missing bag? Yes, it was at the front desk. Thank you so much. And I need the other suitcase. Here is Mr. Wilson's bag. Thank you. I will return it to him. Please apologize for the mix-up. I will handle it, ma'am. Is my husband's bag okay? It looks safe and undamaged. We were very worried. I understand. Sorry for the delay. This is for you. Thank you, ma'am. Have a good night. Enjoy your stay in Hawaii. Was that the bellman? Yes, look what I have. My suitcase! You got it! It is finally back home. I need to check it immediately. Put it on the bed. I am so nervous. Just look inside, Tom. My camera! It is here! Is the lens broken? No, it looks perfect. What about the medicine? The pills are here, too. See, I told you to relax. I am so relieved now. No more worrying? No, I am officially happy. Good. Now change your clothes. Yes, time for the beach. Let's enjoy our vacation.