It was a last minute plan that three of us came up with while having our weekly luncheon after work , going up to BSB jalan - jalan . Took a quick shower , dressed up and waited for the fresh - from - oven Mrs. James , that 's Shirley to pick both Vick and I up from our places . I made a request from Shirl to drop me at the hostel to pick up the books I borrowed from the library so that I can start to do some readings and draft my essay . p.s .

Question: Why might the narrator be staying where she is staying ?
Answer: This is where she lives permanently .She is in her home country .She is traveling abroad .She is visiting her brother .