"What are you suggesting?" I finally typed.
"Come to the party. Be my date. Let's make them jealous," he replied.
I took a deep breath, my heart pounding. The idea was reckless, but maybe that was exactly what I needed right now. "And how do you plan to pull this off?" I asked.
"Easy. I'll pick you up, we make an entrance, and then we stick close together. Trust me, it'll be fun," he replied with a winking emoji.
I hesitated, but then a sense of determination settled over me. Why should I let Ethan have his perfect moment with his new girl while I hide away? If nothing else, it would give me a sense of satisfaction to see his reaction.
"Fine. When?" I typed back.
"In an hour. Be ready," he replied.
I dropped my phone on the bed and headed to the bathroom. As I let the water run, I s
