The party’s in full swing on the boat. And I, as an employee, feel like a total wallflower. A wall flower than everyone can boss around.
Eric’s got the music cranked up to full blast. It’s like a nightclub out on the open sea. The champagne is flowing. Eric and his three friends are already in their swimming trunks. And they’re waddling around to ‘California Love.’
James takes Eric aside for a chat, while Catherine approaches me with poise. She’s just snubbed me and I’m not going to make and massive effort with her.
“Excuse me, Meridian! I really didn’t recognize you!”
“You can see less of me in the uniform!”
She chuckles. “Yes! Unlike your dress. I didn’t make the connection right away… and I didn’t expect to see you here at all! We’re on first-name terms, right?”
“I didn’t know I
