We are in Dubai again for a lovely, celebratory holiday. The weather is perfect and you're reveling in the heat and luxury of it all. It's better than it's ever been.
You've dug out your beautiful bright blue swimsuit and already built a fantastic, deep tan. You look absolutely wonderful and you're on a bit of a high - you love the trappings of this luxury holiday.
You're reading your phone on a comfy pool side recliner. I remember that last time you were here, you were intrigued by the beautifully suited businessmen, who were having meetings and then drinking at the pool side bar. It all seemed so exclusive.
As is so often the case with me, I've disappeared for a Zoom call in our bedroom and it's interminable.
There's a gaggle of suited businessmen at the bar now and you are surprised and a little happy that one keeps catching your eye. Has he hit on you? No, it can't be possible! "I'm 76 you tell yourself" This particular guy is probably in his late 40s, early 50s and he's certainly glancing at you all the time. If you're honest, it's a bit of a harmless thrill.
He's about 6ft 2in, rather handsome and beautifully dressed.
The barman wafts over to you with a perfect glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc, courtesy of the gentleman and you raise the glass and smile in his direction. Why did he do that and what does he want? Perhaps he just likes attractive, older women. Anyway, this is a perfect feeling; wine, being fancied, happiness in the extreme.
You're slowly sipping your wine and are just settling back into a book when the guy makes a move to go. He passes right by you, smiles and puts a little note on the table beside you. It just says "Room 336 in 5 minutes". What an extraordinary thing to do. You're cross. It's so presumptuous. How dare he?
What do you do? Ignore it or follow him to tell him that he's been out of order? In a haze of drink, you put on a gown and go.
Meanwhile, my Zoom call has gone on for ages and when I'm finally free, I go to find you but you're not at the poolside, indeed you're nowhere to be seen. Then I spy the Room 336 note and wonder what it means. I wait a couple of minutes and head off to find you, wondering what's going on.