Woke up today.

I was lying facedown in the bar. When I raised my head I saw Vadim the bartender mopping the floors. He smiled at me.

Vadim: "Oh man, I'm glad you're awake. I was worried for a bit you'd slipped into a coma or something. Never seen a man down 46 drinks before."

Me: "46? That's impossible."

Vadim: "46? Nah, I said 6. Obviously not 46. Nobody could survive downing 46."

I nodded and rested my head back down. I didn't remember coming to the bar and drinking but, my current location and the horrible hangover I had seemed to confirm it. I thanked Vadim for letting me stay there for the night and ten began to make my way home. It was still early morning so the sunlight wasn't too painful.

I made it home and at the front door I realized my wife would probably be pissed. I wondered if Vadim or I had called and told her where I was. Upon opening the door I learned the answer was no. She was sitting in the chair in front of the door. She was asleep, but woke up when I closed the door. She stood up and approached me. I waited and was not disappointed. The slap caught me on the cheek but I barely flinched. I'd always had a high tolerance to pain. After a few seconds her face broke into a smile. She kissed me.

Me: "Sorry, Megan."

Megan: "It's fine just don't ever do that to me again. I don't like not knowing where you are."

Me: "I understand."

I hugged her and she hugged me back.

Megan: "I didn't get much sleep last night waiting for you so I'm going back to bed." She stopped and smiled at me. "You could join me if you want."

I smiled back watching her move as she headed to the stairs but a quick glance at the clock told me it would be a bad idea. I had work in half an hour and hangover or not I couldn't miss today. I went to the kitchen and got myself some coffee.

Work was pretty boring but, there was a new guy today. His name was Sergei. Our boss, Harold, said he was highly recommended but he seemed like a freak to me. Good news though. I finished that project finally. Now it just needs to be sent for testing and if everything is fine it can be shipped next week. Here's hoping it'll be enough to get me that promotion.

After work I went back home. Megan was still sleeping so I didn't wake her. I made myself some dinner and then started writing this. I'll be going to bed now. Night.