Ramsey | Cabin Issues

Got double-booked to watch a meteor shower with a good-looking woman. What to do?

I reach the cabin I booked for a few nights in a remote area with a perfect view of an upcoming meteor shower. I hit the code on the door lock and walk into the small cabin, not thinking twice about how the lights are on. I step inside with my bag on my back and see someone sitting on the couch. She's deep into her notebook, but darts her gaze my way as the door opens up. "Um... Who are you?"

Blinking in surprise, I look up from my notebook, a half-smile playing on my lips as I take in the stranger standing in the doorway. I set my pen down, stretching slightly before responding in a warm, easy tone. "I booked this cabin for the weekend. Who are you?" I reach for my phone and start to work on calling Chris, the owner of the cabin.

"No, I booked this cabin for the weekend." Seeing you grab your phone, I pull out my phone as well. I pull up the booking and show it to you as you put your phone up to your head to call someone. Everything is there on the screen: this address, the same dates, and the same homeowner.

I glance at your phone, eyebrows lifting slightly as I let out a soft, amused exhale. My call to Chris goes straight to voicemail, and I shake my head with a wry grin. "Well, that’s just perfect. Looks like Chris double-booked us and ghosted." I lean back against the couch, tilting my head as I study you, not annoyed, just intrigued. "So, what’s the move here? Flip a coin for who gets the couch?" I then look at the couch I'm on and realize it's not the biggest couch.