Perfect on Paper by Murnane Maria

Author:Murnane, Maria [Murnane, Maria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Front: How do you know when you really like a guy?

Inside: Honey, when you can’t think of one intelligent thing to say, you’re in trouble.

I folded the card and slipped it into my purse, wondering if I’d be able to decipher my writing when I sobered up, and wondering if I should hit an AA meeting then, too. Then I stood up and wobbled over to the floor-to-ceiling window lining the far wall of the enormous room. I leaned in close to the glass and gazed outside at the snowy winter night. What a gorgeous view. I stepped back a few feet and noticed the reflection of the party behind me in the glass window, as if I was watching from outside. The dance floor, the bar, the guests, all mixing and mingling and having a blast. Seeing the spectator’s view from the reverse made me feel like I was watching what could have been my own perfect wedding. What had Scotty been saying about images?

I turned and leaned my back against the window and listened to the band. I stood there for what seemed like hours but was probably just minutes, completely losing track of time. I closed my eyes for a few moments, then opened them and looked back at the crowd.

After a quick scan of the dance floor, I spotted my tablemates front and center. They must have done some group tequila shots in my absence, because they were on fire. Hank and Amanda were making out. Matt and Lisa were dirty dancing. Greg had his shirt off and was twirling it over his head as if he had just scored a goal in the World Cup. They were clearly the life of the party, and I desperately wished I was in the mood or physical condition to join them.

“Waverly, you doing okay?” A hand rested softly on my right shoulder.

I turned and saw Scotty standing there.

“Hi, Scotty.” I smiled weakly.

“Hi, princess. How’re you doing?”

“Okay, I guess.”

“You sure about that?”

I blinked slowly. “Well, actually, not so great. This whole scene is making me think of my own non-wedding a bit too much.”

“Do you want to talk about it?” he said.

I shook my head. “Thanks, but there’s not that much to say.”

“Did you see your crush?”

I nodded. “Unfortunately. We talked for a few minutes, but I ended up sounding cold and bitchy and basically scared him away. I wasn’t myself at all, Scotty. What’s wrong with me?”

“Sweetheart, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. The only thing wrong here is that such a stunning woman is standing here alone in the corner when there are tons of men in this room who would kill to be with her.”

“Scotty, please.” I wiped a tear from my eye and tried to smile. “I appreciate the pep talk, but let’s be realistic.”

“Waverly, you need to wake up and smell the testosterone.” He winked and put his arm around my shoulders.

I leaned my head against him. “Thanks, Scotty. You’re a good friend. You’re a liar, but you’re a good friend.

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