" You're out of your mind. I'd rather sleep in my own vomit." I said and turned towards the door and fresh air."Okay, just $30.00, but you can't tell ...he other guests I cut you a deal." Give me the cleanest room you have with a shower and I'll stay. If it's as nasty as the rest of this place I'll be back for my money and your ass."The old man forked over a key with the number seven on the tag. "It's the bridal suite. You gonna be alone tonight?" Unless I'm robbed. I intend to be here for one. He had been gone for over a week now, and was not sure when he would be able to return. Something about having to wine and dine the clients a lot to get them to sign the paperwork, which would land them a huge contract and start bringing some much needed funds for the business. His partner was still in the office, he was a good man, but not always good with getting the client to do what was needed. So her husband was the main salesman and the partner made sure it all worked right.They had. The trip progressed nicely after clearing the Los Angeles area traffic.We arrived in Santa Barbara, and drove down a street with large homes.We turned onto a private drive and drove up a secluded driveway thatended at a very large and beautiful Spanish Mission style hacienda.Melody explained that she had bought the company she formerly worked forten years ago, and had done very well financially. She invited me intoher home, and showed me to a large guest room. She followed me into theroom,. I called and no answer but I dedided to pass by anyway. I pulled up to her house and her car was parked out front. So I called again. I heard her sweet voice hello. I said hi Ms Myra how are you. I'm fine , hey I had to be in the area so I wanted to call drop by and say hi. Ok she said but I just got out of the shower so give me 10 minutes. Sorry Myra I'm out front and its hot. She said ok but I just got out of the shower. I joked and said man if only I would have been here 20 minutes earlier..