I pulled from the window. I couldn"t watch any more. I’d seen enough. Sara was right. I was frumpy and undesirable. I reckoned I deserved whatever I got for being the biggest i***t in the freaking world! I hated him, but I hated myself more. I wiped a tear away with the back of my hand, smearing mud over my cheek.
I took in a long sigh. The venture was over, and the kindled romance had ceased like the rain. The sooner I left this town, the better off I’d be. Maybe Ms. Noel would join me.
Shoulders slumped, spirits shattered, I started to turn away and look for Sam, then I caught a flash in the corner of my eye that stopped me in my tracks. I cut a hard look back through the window. I noticed that all the men were heading out, leaving the party.
I panicked, thinking I’d spotted. After a
