week, my heartbeat slowed.

Part 3

I called Denise, the property manager.

“Did you authorize them as residents?” she asked.

“No.”

“Did you give permission for extended guests?”

“No.”

“Do you want them removed from the guest list?”

“Yes.”

The word felt like air entering a locked room.

Then I called the venue and froze any charges linked to my card. After that,continue reading …