Sandra's POV I didn’t even know Carl would be at the party. It was a big house party on the other side of town. Gabby had dragged me along, saying I needed to get out and have fun. I wore a short black dress that hugged my body tightly, showing off my legs and a good amount of cleavage. I felt good. Confident. Sexy. I wasn’t thinking about Carl. At least, I told myself I wasn’t. The music was loud. People were dancing and drinking everywhere. Gabby and I grabbed drinks and moved through the crowd. A few guys started talking to us almost immediately. One of them, a tall guy with nice arms, kept smiling at me and leaning closer. “You’re really beautiful,” he said, his eyes moving down my body. “You here alone?” I laughed lightly. “With my friend. But thanks.” He stepped a little close

