I turned around to see who saved me from what could have been a very awkward conversation. When I turned around I quickly recognized one of the girls. Her name was Dana Fairbanks. I used to play tennis in high school and had come across her a few times in some matches. She was amazing back then, I wondered if she was still playing.

I looked over at Alice to see how she could possibly know either one of them because I knew pretty much all of Alice’s friends and they were never mentioned. She was already in an intense conversation so I couldn’t just interrupt. It was almost as if she could read my mind because she glanced at me and said

“Oh ***** I’m sorry this is my best friend Tina Kennardand Tina this is Dana Fairbanks and I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name”

“It’s Shane”

Alice then went on rambling on how she was interviewing Dana the other day for an article she was doing in her magazine about female athletes. well that answered my question she was still palying. Dana didn’t seem to remember me but then again I never played her because she was just so good so why would she. I was beginning to feel really uncomfortable and I figured I would either have to leave at that moment or go get a drink. I knew that leaving now wouldn’t be an option so the only other possibility was to get myself drunk and try to have a good time.

As I was about to excuse myself, I heard one of the girls invite us over to their table to meet there other friends.

Without even a care in the world Alice excitedly replied “Yes, we’d love to”

“Oh no” I thought to myself, If this turns out to be any where near like those other nights when I used to go out with Alice and her girlfriends, it would be me staring at them flirt and make-out all night while I look at my watch and wonder what Eric is doing at this exact moment. But then I realized we were at a bar this time and there was alcohol and I wasn’t driving. All right, things may not have to be that bad.

I said, ” I’ll find you guys in a few just going to head to the bathroom and then over to the bar for a drink”

Suddenly Alice came out of her daze and realized I was there.  “I’ll come with you” She said.

I knew she was just coming with me because she felt bad for ignoring me for the past 10 minutes so I told her it was fine, I could go on my own. She gave me a look to show her appreciation of me being so understanding. I gave her a look like I wanted to kill her and went on my way.

I quickly found the bathroom, went into the stall and called Eric. He picked up after rwo rings

“Hello”

“Hey baby, Did I wake you?”

“Yes but it’s alright, wait a second aren’t you supposed to be out with Alice, is there something wrong”

No No everything is alright I repliedI just missed you”. As soon as those words came out of my mouth they sounded so false and untrue. Luckily he didn’t notice

“Aw babe I miss you too, but we’ll see each other tomorrow”

” I know” suddenly that made me sad.

With all the range of emotions I was going through I felt any alcohol in my system wouldn’t stay down. I quickly ended the conversation before I made myself sick, decided against my better judgment and went to the bar and sat down next to what had to be the most beautiful woman I had ever seen.