Last night I HAD to go to the local pharmacy (Walgreens), because I was out of mouthwash. So, I went late... to avoid going when there are many people shopping. I felt like crap, had huge dark circles under my eyes, was in old yoga pants and old ripped t-shirt, and no make up, my hair looked like some kind of nest... But the plan is to be in and out...
I mean, surely I must be the only one who needs something at 3am. NOT! I saw three people that recognized me. I was absolutely freaking out. I tried to just avoid eye contact.. And leave. I figured, I'll just leave and comeback tomorrow. But the first person (whom had just finished paying) sees me and yells, as soon as I turn to leave (Marisol!? Is that you?!) Gaaaaah. Whyyyyyy. Why do people do that? I was obviously running away.
So, I had to turn around and do the awkward fake conversation... "Oh, hi... how have you been? Blah blah blah... Oh yeah, call me blah blah blah" and since she was buying Tylenol for her child, she asked if I was shopping at that ungodly hour for my children. Then, I have to say... nope. Single and no kids, (then, because I am hyper aware that I look like a hot mess... I start laughing this horrible nervous laugh). Ugh, so after exchanging numbers with someone whom I never plan on calling... I decide, I might as well get my mouthwash.
Of course, I get to the oral hygiene aisle.... And there is a guy and a girl whom I used to work with (they're now married). So, again... I try to avoid eye contact and pretend I don't see them.... But no. They can't take a subtle hint. I get "Maria? No... karina? Wait...." So I look at them, and say... nope, it's Marisol. (We worked together for three years. No more six years ago. So, I think they just insulated me by acting like they didn't know my name... But I am not sure, so I am a lil confused... should I be snarky and sarcastic? Or maybe they really don't remember?)
After talking about his toothache and how expensive orajel is... they give me their number, and we exchange fake happiness at seeing each other. I excuse myself, grab the mouthwash and orajel for my fake boyfriend whom is waiting for me at home... So I must hurry.
Siiigh. I didn't want to lie. But seriously, I am tired of the looks I get from happily married people or those whom are in a happy relationship wen I say I am single. Because they ALWAYS ask. So I lied.
It was a fraking crappy night, to say the least.
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