Invisible
Monday morning, I tip-toed into the office at 11:30am, hoping nobody would notice my tardiness. Also, I was avoiding Mr Couch Crasher, or any questions from gossipy co-workers about the incident.
Of course, an office-wide meeting was taking place, and I walked right into it accidentally.
"Laura!" everyone exclaimed in unison.
It was completely silent for several seconds, as the entire company stared at me expectantly.
I didn't know what to say.
"How was your
weekend?" Julia piped in. "Did you
sleep well?"
I couldn't believe this was happening. "Uhh..." I responded. I am so eloquent.
Sarah and Dave giggled for a minute. Julia and Tom exchanged glaces.
I wondered what explanation I was going to make for myself, rather unsuccessfully. Finally, someone else began to speak.
"Hey," Pam said, "did you know you drunk called me this weekend!?"
She was very excited. She decided to address company as well. "Laura drunk called me this weekend!"
Julia fell over laughing.
My professional life is not progressing as planned.