I was walking towards the lounge.  My neck/back hurt & the shoulder/elbow pain was getting worse by the minute.  So many people rushing about.  So much noise.  I really needed to sit in a somewhat quiet area and massage my arm/neck.

I saw the golden sign of the lounge class & entered.  I remained there for a long time; had a light snack and was even able to lay down on a couch.  When the announcement regarding the boarding gate came through {& since it’s a long walking distance away}, I decided I’ll head there early; taking my time.

Upon reaching the lounge’s reception area – heading out – I saw an elderly man, UAE national – slowly making his way to the reception desk.  Our eyes met & he smiled shyly at me – I heartily smiled back.
The woman at the reception desk – after taking a look at his boarding pass, informed him that he’s in the wrong lounge class.
Him: "Wrong class?"
Her: "Yes. You need to go to the opposite side – you’ll find the other lounge there."
He turned slowly – a look of confusion in his eyes: "Why? I’m in Emirates.."
At that point, a male EK employee approached him and pointed to the lounge’s location across the completely-packed-with-people carpeted hall.
& it’s then when I heard him say:
 
"Wrong Emirates? It's one Emirates..."

[I'm grasping 
for something -
stable.]