Buzzkill

Anna

"Why did you invite her here, Mark?" Brenda's sneered.

As soon as her voice fell, the slow kick of the alcohol quickly went away. It was ironic cause I was usually the buzzkill, but hearing Brenda's voice now made my skin crawl.

To say I was uncomfortable would be an understatement.

I wasn't sure what to make of their arrival. I'd expected this to happen tonight, but strangely I found myself enjoying my time with Mark and hoped it would last for just a while longer.

"Hello Brenda," Mark said tiredly.

Lifting my gaze, I noticed the rest of the family standing not so far away from us and I knew this night would only get worse.

"Why did you bring this tramp here? Are you so mad at your family, that you'd do anything to discredit and embarrass us?" She said with no regard for my feelings whatsoever. It was as if I was a mere spectacle sitting there and drinking free wine.

As much as her insults had infuriated me, I tried my hardest to keep my composure. This was not the right place t