Rochelle is the host of Friday Fictioneers
Marcia walked in and saw that all the tables on the perimeter were taken. Inside she cringed. She really didn’t want to meet Brian, her blind date, and be seated in the center of all the people. She didn’t know what he looked like or what they would even talk about! How embarrassing if they sit there silently eating their meal in front of everyone. She would feel awkward. It felt like if you were going to sit where you were the center of attention you should at least look like you are happy and having fun. (100 words)
©2022 CBialczak Fiction
Stine Writing 
Who knows, maybe he’ll end up being a fun date?
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A busy restaurant can be an exquisitely painful place for a lonely or unhappy person even, or sometimes especially, if they are in company. I hope when Brian arrives she’s totally over her anxiety and has a wonderful evening.
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I understand why she is fussing so much, but no one will care unless they do something outrageous. Her anxiety is well told.
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Very brave to go on a blind date -alone. The nervousness and lack of confidence is well portrayed in your story.
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Thanks for commenting and visiting! Much appreciated!
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I would love to see an exploration of that final sentence
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Give it a try!
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Oh yes, the old “what will people say?”
Oh, how I want to write the story of this date. 🙂 Fun beginning..
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There are times I wish I had listened to such a saying and other times I’m glad I didn’t.
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Great character sketch in few words. 😉
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Well, continue…when you stop I’ll go on from there…
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🙂
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Dear Christine,
Hopefully, the blind date will turn out to be a good one. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS I’ve added your story URL to the inLinkz 😉
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Thank you Rochelle!
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