Jenny had been looking forward to her first date with Mike for weeks. They had met on a dating app, and she was excited to finally meet him in person. She spent hours getting ready, choosing the perfect outfit and doing her hair and makeup.
When Mike arrived to pick her up, Jenny was a little surprised to see that he didn't look quite like his profile picture. He was still handsome, but in a different way than she had expected. She shrugged it off and got into the car, ready for a fun evening.
They went to a new restaurant in town, and Jenny was immediately impressed with the decor and the menu. Mike ordered for both of them, choosing a variety of dishes to share. But when the food arrived, Jenny was taken aback by the smell. It was unlike anything she had ever tasted before, and not in a good way.
Mike noticed her hesitation and asked if everything was okay. Jenny tried to be polite and said that the food was interesting, but not really to her taste. Mike seemed disappointed, but they continued to eat and chat.
As the night went on, Jenny started to notice other things about Mike that she didn't like. He talked over her constantly, interrupting her whenever she tried to speak. He also made some insensitive comments about her job, which she found hurtful.
Despite these red flags, Jenny decided to stick it out and give Mike a chance. She didn't want to be rude, and she thought that maybe he was just nervous or trying too hard to impress her.
After dinner, Mike suggested that they go to a bar for drinks. Jenny was hesitant, but agreed to go along. At the bar, Mike ordered a round of shots for them both. Jenny wasn't really a drinker, but she took the shot anyway. It burned all the way down her throat, and she felt a little dizzy afterwards.
As they talked and drank, Jenny started to feel more and more uncomfortable. Mike was getting drunker by the minute, and his behavior was becoming more obnoxious. He kept touching her arm and making inappropriate comments.
Jenny knew she needed to leave, but she didn't know how to do it without being rude. She decided to make an excuse about an early morning meeting and said that she had to go. Mike looked disappointed, but he didn't argue.
As they left the bar, Jenny started to feel sick. She realized that the shot had been a mistake, and she was now feeling the full effects of the alcohol. She stumbled a little as she walked, and Mike offered to help her to the car.
Jenny was grateful for his help, but as they got closer to the car, she suddenly felt a wave of nausea. She ran to the nearest bush and vomited. Mike looked disgusted and embarrassed, and Jenny felt humiliated.
As she got back into the car, she knew that there wouldn't be a second date. This first date had gone very wrong, and she couldn't imagine ever wanting to see Mike again.
The rest of the car ride was silent, except for the sound of Jenny's stomach churning. Mike dropped her off at her apartment, and she stumbled inside, grateful to be home.
Jenny crawled into bed and pulled the covers up over her head. This had been the worst date of her life, but she knew that she would laugh about it someday. Right now, though, all she wanted was to forget the whole thing ever happened.
About the Creator
Rubesh
I am a college student and content writer with a passion for crafting compelling stories.
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Comments (2)
If I were Jenny, I would have left the date. If a man is being a jerk, there is no sense in staying around him.
Fantastic writing. Such a captivating story.