---- "Do you have a room avable?" I asked.


    The burly man, with his graying yellow- streaked hair and greasy brown locks, looked me up and down.


    "Theres nothing avable in the inn.


    I can only offer you the stable," he replied gruffly.


    "Are there any other lodgings in town?" "No, just this one.


    Do you want the stable or not?" he said impatiently.


    I was about to agreeafter all, I was so exhausted I could have fallen asleep standing upbut a heavy arm suddenly draped over my shoulders, and a male body pressed against my side.


    "Old Louis, I can share my room with thisdy," I looked up to see a tall, thin man with greasy blonde hair grinning at me with yellowed teeth.


    "Oh, shes pretty.


    Whats your price, sweetheart?" "Whatever she does is her business.


    If she wants to crawl into your bed and stay there for the night, ---- youll just have to pay me extra for crowding the room," the innkeeper added with a shrug.


    "T want the stable.


    Im not sharing a bed with anyone," I said, shaking off the mans arm with annoyance.


    I finally paid the few coins the innkeeper charged me to sleep next to the animals.


    "Hey, kitty! If you change your mind, Im in room sixlI pay well for the night!" the slimy man shouted behind me.


    I didnt even flinch.


    As long as he didnt touch me, I didnt care about the nonsense he spouted.


    But some people just dont take NO for an answer.