100 words or less

This is a one-word prompt 

Elevator

 

“Penthouse,”

The operator nodded then stepped aside, away from the doors.  Allowing the passengers more room to settle themselves. 

The operator inhaled deeply pressed the key on the control panel and began to recite the Lord’s Prayer in his head.

While the car moves up the grand hotel, a spectacular sight of the city came into view.

The passengers cooed in awe.  The operator pressed himself in the corner, his hands gripped the bars attached to the glass wall.  

The ping heralded the penthouse.  The doors quietly open the couple exit without a thank you, never realizing the operator’s courage.

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