We should take a fun vacation with Kai somewhere with good surfing to make up for Bali.
I pulled up to the valet and popped the trunk. “Checking in.”
I nodded.
“I’ve got you.” Ashton picked up Kai, backpack and all. I got our small bags. We actually hadn’t gone straight from the arena to the airport. We’d stopped, changed and had gotten a few things.
After the valet gave me our ticket, I went straight to the front desk.
“I know we’re really early, but this is kind of an emergency. I’ll take any room you have and even pay for an upgrade.” I got out my ID and my card. “Here’s my confirmation number.” I looked over at the two of them as Kai whimpered again.
Every little whine tore at my heart.
“I’ll see what I can do,” the person at the desk said typing away, giving Kai and Ashton a look.
“If you have a heat suite or something like that, we’ll take it. I don’t know what your policies are,” I added quietly.
“I have you down for two?” She looked up at me.
“Yeah, we came to see her. We weren’t expecting her to go into heat,” I babbled, not really knowing why I was telling this person our business.
At the same time, it was probably important for them to know, especially since I’d probably have to pay a higher security deposit for possible de-scenting, if they didn’t just automatically charge a de-scenting fee.
“How long? Five days? A week?” She kept typing.
How long were heats?
“Um, I think we’ll just take it for the whole week. Actually, make it to next Sunday. Just for safety.” Management would understand if we had to reschedule our exit meetings. Right?
“You said you’ll take anything? I have a private villa that you can have now. If you give us a few minutes, we’ll get it stocked for you. Do you have preferences?” she told me.
“Stocked with what?” I gave her a blank look. “Um, I don’t know what I’m doing.”
“I’ve got you. Food allergies?” she asked.
“Walnuts. Ash doesn't like bananas,” I replied. “She likes purple. No feather pillows. Robes if you have them?” What other preferences did they need? “Um, beer and nice red wine?”
“Noted. When everything’s over, you can call us for a room refresh and a post-heat dinner, which is included in the package. Though room service and housekeeping will deliver if you call and put it in the containers on the porch. You might want to see if you can get everyone to eat something,” she added. “If you go to the restaurant, you can get something quick while we get everything ready. Here are your keys. We’ll bring your bags, too.”
“Thanks.” I took the keys and my document, and she showed me on a map where we were.
I went over to the two of them. They were sitting on a couch, Kai just laying on him.
“Let’s get some soup?” I offered. “Want to sit outside and I’ll bring you some? It might be good to eat something?”
“That’s a good idea.” Ashton picked her up and took her outside.
Me
I got us a villa for the week. They’re stocking it for a heat. Figured we might want some food first.
Ashton
Good idea. Get me a burger or club sandwich. Thank you.
I went to the quick service counter at the restaurant. The only soup they had was something I’d never heard of, but it would work. It was noodley and had green onions and some kind of swirly white and pink slices. It kinda looked like ramen.
I got burgers for Ashton and me, and drinks for everyone.
