It wasn’t easy getting Megan out of the club. She was barely coherent, her steps unsteady as I helped her toward the exit. Every so often, she mumbled something under her breath, but her words were slurred and impossible to understand. I had never been great at dealing with drunk people, but I figured it was better to just keep quiet and get her home as quickly as possible.
“Come on, let’s get you in the car,” I said softly, guiding her toward the passenger seat of my car.
She didn’t protest, her head lolling slightly as I buckled her in. For a moment, I just stood there, staring at her. She looked completely out of it, her face pale except for the flush in her cheeks. I didn’t know much about her, but I hoped this was just a one-time thing for her—getting this drunk, I mean.
After making sure she was settled, I slid into the driver’s seat and started the engine. That’s when it hit me: I had no idea where she lived.
“Damn it,” I muttered, glancing at my phone. I quickly sent a text to Mark, hoping he’d answer.
Gerald: What’s Megan’s address? I forgot to ask.
No response.
I drummed my fingers on the steering wheel, waiting a few minutes, but still nothing. Mark was probably too busy with his new “friend” to bother checking his phone. Great.
I turned to Megan, who had fallen asleep, her head resting against the window. “Megan,” I said softly, trying to wake her. “Megan, where do you live?”
She didn’t respond.
I sighed, reaching over to gently shake her shoulder. “Hey, Megan, wake up. I need your address.”
She stirred slightly, her eyelids fluttering open, but instead of answering, she leaned forward and… promptly vomited.
“Jesus,” I muttered, quickly grabbing some tissues from the glove compartment. This night just kept getting better.
With no other options, I drove back to my place. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving her alone in this state, and with no idea where she lived, it seemed like the best option. I’d just let her sleep it off on the couch, and she could head home in the morning.
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After the Heartbreak
RomanceAfter a year of soul-searching and self-discovery, Megan finally feels like she's starting to figure out her life. While she hasn't accomplished everything she hoped for, she's proud of the person she's becoming. She's let go of the pressures of the...
