#Chapter 3 – Unexpected Encounter
Abby

“I know there’s a lot to choose from,” Leah says innocently. “So, just pick the ones you want to sleep

with the most.”

I give her a look, but she just plasters on that innocent smile and waits for me to look at my phone.

Beside me, Chloe leans in slightly, trying to get a look at the screen.

“Fine, this guy,” I say, showing them the one I picked. “There, I have a date,”

“Why not meet someone else too, while you’re at it?” Leah says. “Just to save time.”

I’m a bit resistant to the idea, but I eventually give in to Leah’s pestering. I message another guy to

meet me later in the evening.

“You guys need to help me find something to wear,” I say when everything’s been planned.

They both agree, and we pay our bill. We walk around the shops until we find one that might have the

kind of thing I’m looking for. Chloe and Leah help me pick out a few dresses, and I go in the back to try

them on.

I decide on a form-fitting black dress. It hugs my curves and cuts down in the front to show a bit of

cleavage. It’s flattering on my fuller figure, and I can’t help but admire myself a bit in the mirror. It’s the

kind of dress Karl never would have wanted me to wear.

Leah grins when I walk out to show them. I do a little twirl, and Chloe claps. “Now that’s a dress!” she

exclaims.

“You look like a goddess,” Leah adds.

I can feel my face warm. “Come on, stop,” I say with a laugh.

“Very se xy,” Chloe continues, making me blush even harder. I wave them off and go into the back to

into my regular clothes. I buy the dress and a pair of

Leah with the promise that I’ll fill them in the minute the dates

meet the first guy, Luke, a few hours later. It’s already crowded when I arrive, and it takes

He’s

with are total duds, but maybe tonight will

leaning down to kiss

look

he leans in

not so

so much fun when I went out

jokes. I never knew what to expect with

was always exciting.

guy I’ve been out with recently–more interested in how impressive he is

say. Partway through the conversation, I have to cut

on about his recent account at work.

have to resist the urge to cringe

mirror, then slip into one

his way into my stall. He slips his hand around me and slides

back, grabbing my butt.

him hard. He goes down with a groan. Too bad for

him like that, crumbled over in the stall with a pained

on his face.

guys in the last three years, and I haven’t

into bed with

always find myself comparing them

the bar. For a moment, I have

sight of him

the crowd again. No one stands out to me. Not anyone I can see

point, anyway.

and he walks over with

deep and gritty in a way that makes me perk up

the

type. He has curly brown hair and deep blue

inches taller than me. I wait while he buys us

in the corner

what are your hobbies?” he asks, inching closer. I can feel the heavy

but I

“but it’s actually cooking.” I wait for his

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