Megosztott hang

I accidentally got a free meal because of a fake date I made up on the spot. So I was out shopping one day and decided to treat myself to a meal at my favourite restaurant. But right before I walked in I got hit with this random anxiety about eating alone in public. Like what if people stare at me? So when the host asked how many… I panicked and said two. I sat down by the window and told the waitress I was waiting for my girlfriend. She was super sweet about it. Brought me a drink while I waite