7.
I awoke to darkness, and the momentary panic that accompanies a late afternoon/early evening nap. After regaining my bearings, I remembered where I was, and better yet, what had just happened. Mmmmmm... I still felt goooooood!
After just a moment of stretching and relaxing in the warmth of her bed, I rolled out, grabbed my underwear, and went in search of my host. As I made my way to the door, I saw a note at the foot of the bed, addressed to me.
Carlton,
I had to run into town to pick up my partner β why don't you make yourself at home, grab a shower and a drink if you are so inclined. I'll be right back!
Taylor
Hmmm... This presented a bit of a dilemma, now didn't it? Sure, I had felt welcomed, but how would I be received when another man was in the house? Should I just bolt and head back to my hotel?
That would be pretty chickenshit, now wouldn't it?
Grow a pair, man! She would have kicked you out if there were a potential problem, right? Crazy, as I couldn't recall her mentioning a partner in her life, although it had been a couple years since our last contact. I knew she had been married, but I was pretty sure I recalled that she had gotten divorced while we were in contact.