Sin City Girl

CURIOUSEKITTY5

### Chapter Five: The Party

Jessica stepped into the party, her heart pounding in her chest. The music thumped in the background, and laughter filled the air, but all she could focus on was finding Ryan. She scanned the room, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. Tonight, she had put in extra effort to look good, and she hoped it would pay off.

As she turned to the side, she felt a presence behind her.

**Ryan:** “Hey, Jessica!”

She jumped slightly, turning to see him standing there, a wide grin on his face. He looked handsome, and the sight of him made her heart flutter.

**Jessica:** “Oh! Hi, Ryan! You made me jump!”

As she spoke, she noticed that several heads turned in their direction. Whispers and glances followed them, and Jessica felt her cheeks flush. She suddenly became acutely aware of how she looked in her fitted top and jeans.

**Ryan:** (noticing the attention) “Wow, looks like we’ve got an audience. You look amazing tonight, by the way.”

**Jessica:** (laughing nervously) “Thanks! I didn’t think anyone would notice. I feel like everyone is staring at us.”

**Ryan:** “Well, they definitely are. I mean, how could they not? You look stunning. I think you just raised the bar for everyone here.”

Jessica smiled, feeling a rush of confidence. “I guess I didn’t expect this much attention. It’s kind of overwhelming.”

**Ryan:** “Just own it! You deserve to be noticed. Let’s grab a drink and enjoy the night.”

As they moved through the crowd, Jessica overheard snippets of conversation from a group nearby.

**Guest 1:** “Did you see Jessica? She looks incredible tonight!”

**Guest 2:** “I know! I’ve never noticed how pretty she is before. What’s different about her?”

**Guest 3:** “Right? She’s always been cute, but tonight she’s on another level. I wonder why we never saw it before.”

**Guest 1:** “Maybe she just needed the right outfit or the right moment. She’s definitely turning heads.”

**Guest 2:** “I think Ryan’s lucky to be with her. They look great together!”

Jessica felt a mix of pride and disbelief as she heard their comments. She glanced at Ryan, who was smiling and chatting with a few friends, completely at ease.

**Jessica:** (leaning closer to Ryan) “Did you hear what they said? They think I look good!”

**Ryan:** (grinning) “Of course you do! And I’m glad everyone else is finally seeing it too. You deserve all the compliments tonight.”

Jessica felt a warmth spread through her. Maybe this night would be more memorable than she had anticipated. With Ryan by her side, she was ready to embrace the attention and enjoy every moment.