Get over here,’ she said firmly. ‘Wait! Y-you’re there? Val, are you a…’ ‘Prostitute?’ the voice on the other end of the phone sighed an... hesitated. ‘No. There will be no money changing hands, James.’ ‘Sorry, Val. I-I-I…’ he stuttered. ‘It’s alright, James. Just calm down. I know all of this sounds bizarre. But there’s a reason for it,’ she said. ‘Give your name — your real name — at the desk and ask for the key to room 335. They’ll know they can give it to you. Just calm down and drive. After regretfully confessing to Austin that his timing wasn’t convenient (simultaneously chatting with multiples has never been my thing), I promised to contact him at another time. (He confided in me later that he was certain I was just ‘blowing him off.’) Whatever free time I may have, I want to give to you, my sweet Kim, for you are the nectar that brings warmth and joy to my heart. –Austin, Dec 28, 2003. Let there be light… From the get-go, Austin made me feel special. His time and. ' My second reaction was a lot less positive."Really? What does the winner get?" Sandy looked like she didn't understand my question at first, but then she brightened and said, " Silly, the winner doesn't have to clean the bathrooms for three months." As she said it, I realized she was speaking the truth, even if unwittingly. I wasn't going to be the prize, just the means of securing the prize. I was certainly going to give this situation a lot of thought. While I was certainly willing, even. ”“Tell me whenever you want one. And here’s the art supplies you wanted.” He smiled delightedly when he saw the things I’d bought for him. “I’ll change, get you a beer, and make us something to eat.”I changed quickly. Nothing fancy: a light loose summer dress I rarely wore, short-sleeved and knee-length, pale cream speckled with tiny blue and grey flowers, with no knickers underneath. I did keep on a bra, though, since otherwise my nipples would be poking through the fabric. I won’t lie, by.