Several people who’d booked future events contacted me afterward.
I explained that none of the bookings were authorized and directed them to the platform’s refund process.
I felt terrible for them.
But I couldn’t allow strangers to keep using my home.
Mrs. Parker began receiving demands for refunds.
Apparently, she’d already collected money for several upcoming events.
A few guests threatened legal action.
Eventually, Mrs. Parker came knocking.
“Margaret, we need to talk.”
“What do you want?”
She looked exhausted.
“People are demanding their money back.”
“Then return it.”
“It’s not that simple.”
“Why?”
“I’ve already spent some of it.”
“That’s not my problem.”
She stepped closer.
“Please. Just let me honor the reservations I’ve already accepted.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
“You want to keep renting out my pool?”
“Only until the end of the month.”
“No.”
“Margaret, I’ll give you a percentage.”
I almost laughed.
“Mrs. Parker, this was never about getting a percentage.”
