DRUNK AND LOST is a tale of a TRAVELLER who LOST TRACK OF TIME and ended up SLEEPING IN THE PORCH

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The tale begins with a set of exchanged text messages:

Traveller: Hello, I'd like to book your place but my flight arrives after midnight. Would that be ok?

Host: Sure, no problem. Please let me know just before departing so I can make sure to be awake when you arrive.

Traveller: Ok, will do. Thank you

Host: You are welcome. Safe travels, see you later.

The day of check-in arrives but as the night approaches the host is yet to receive any confirmation from the guest. The clock ticks 11pm and the host is getting sleepy and unsure the guest is still coming. He then decides to go to sleep.

It is now 1:30am and the host wakes up and decides to check for any updates from the guest, and even check the door just in case. As he opens the door he sees the traveller sleeping outside of the house, using a backpack as pillow and surrounded by more luggage. He also notices one can of soda and a bag of chips on the floor next to him.

The traveller then wakes up and both man start a conversation:

Host: Oh, hello. I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake. I wasn't sure you were still coming.

Traveller: No no, my apologies. I forgot to text you then when I arrived I went downtown, drank some beer and was walking and forgot the time.

Host: I'm glad you brought some soda and chips for the night.

Traveller smiles: Oh no, actually your neighbor saw me and gave me those.

Host: Well… welcome! Let's chat more tomorrow. You must be tired. I know I am. Have a great night.

Traveller: Thank you. Have a good night too.