He Owns the Hotel You Just Laughed At

The first day of college, and it was my turn to stand at the front and introduce myself.

"Hi, everyone. My name is Eugene Summers, and I—"

Before I could finish, laughter broke out across the room.

"Did you hear that? He said his name's Eugene. I can't breathe."

"Ha, never thought I'd live to see a real Eugene in the flesh. College really does broaden the mind."

I hadn't done a single thing. Just my name, and already the looks aimed at me were pure contempt.

"Oh my God, so this is what a Eugene looks like in real life? Look at that face on him. Makes me sick."