Dinner with my father-in-law was always a spectacle, but tonight was a new low. I watched as he slyly pulled a hair from his pocket, slipping it into his dish, a smug grin on his face as he called the waiter over to complain. He loudly demanded a free meal, waving the "contaminated" plate around for everyone to see.
The waiter calmly listened, but I could tell something was about to happen...
The dinner had started well, with everyone in high spirits, but I couldn't shake the dread of what my father-in-law might do next. The atmosphere felt light, yet my gaze often drifted to him, wary of another embarrassing outburst. The laughter around the table seemed out of place with my anxious thoughts. I hoped for a peaceful evening, yet deep down, I knew something was bound to happen as the waiter approached.
He fixated on the menu, oblivious to my attempts at conversation, and I braced myself for one of his usual stunts. I tried to engage him with small talk, but he remained concentrated on the choices before him. His silence only heightened my suspicion. An unease settled over me as I realized he was planning something. As the waiter approached, I readied myself for the impending embarrassment that was sure to follow.
I watched uneasily as he discreetly placed a hair on his plate, knowing I'd be embarrassed if he played his trick. His eyes darted around to ensure nobody noticed, except I did, with a sinking feeling of dread. His audacity still took me by surprise, and I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. My face flushed with the thought of the scene he'd make, longing for the night to proceed quietly, but knowing it would not.