She then tells me that a friend of hers is coming to NY on business and needs a place to stay for 8 nights, and could she stay with me. "She'll pay you a hundred dollars a night and she's very very nice."
I respond yes, surprising both Zelia and myself. Work has not been good lately (mostly due to exorbitantly high returns —last week they were over 50% of my sales). I could definitely use the extra income.
"Just tell her that I don't like to talk," I tell Zelia. I can pretty much live out of my bedroom and I don't want the responsibility of conversation.
Lika arrives on Tuesday. And really, she's the most perfect guest.
Lika is Brazilian and currently lives in Florida. But — she lived in NY for many years prior to moving to Florida, and knows the city well. There is nothing I need to explain to her.
She is incredibly neat. Leaves nothing lying around. Goes to her office early and comes home late. Is vivacious, Smart. Fun. Considerate. Independent. Interesting. And totally self-sufficient. Lika also fits Zelia's description perfectly of someone who is always in a good mood.
Saturday night, Zelia, Lika and I have dinner together at a new-ish French restaurant (AOC East) that I didn't even know existed, despite it being a few blocks from where I live. It's the perfect little spot for good, reasonably-priced food.
In a couple of days Lika will be gone. I've really enjoyed her company (and our conversations together). I hope she'll return on her next visit. She'd of course be welcome.
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