Sitting there nervously, I could feel the beads of sweat starting to form on the back of my neck. How I hated the fact that I even let my friends talk me into this. I mean yea, my life had become somewhat of a mess lately, but everyone has a shitty time occasionally right? It had come to the point of just existing, and my friends had done all they could. So, here I sit... on a fabulous ship already headed out into the ocean for 3 fun filled glorious BORING days.
The room was buzzing with excitement, women dressed in their best formal gowns, men looking dapper in their tuxedo's. Wine glasses being constantly filled by the most polite waiters. An orchestra was playing for our benefit.
I couldn't believe that I was doing this. But I put my best face on and was determined to make the best of this trip. I was going to stare at the ocean until I could feel the tension leave my body.
Life had handed me a turn of events lately, and I was not ready to give in. My job was my only sanity at this point, along with my friends. I was tired of blind dates, ending in a tug of war with my clothes.
During conversation at dinner, I couldn't help but feel that someone was watching me. My eyes scanned the room, and noticed nothing unusual. I excused myself and found an empty space in the next room at the bar. Sliding up on the seat, placing my evening bag on the bar, I ordered a vodka and cranberry juice. Taking the first sip was a bit harsh, but then it went down smooth. Again, I had the feeling that some- one was watching me. I choose to ignore it this time, thinking I had brought with me all of my emotions that should have been left back at my apartment.