Chapter 1993 My Girlfriend's Rival:>6
- Before we left for the day Beth, another young co-worker, announced to the rest of the young crew that she was having a party at the house she rented that upcoming Friday. I was on friendly terms with her and I figured I would make an appearance. I assumed Jennifer would go too. Deep down I speculated whether Monica would show.
- I learned the next day that Jennifer already had plans to go out with her visiting sister that night. Since there would be enough mutual friends at the party, I decided it wouldn't look too terrible if I went anyway; my chief fear being that Jennifer would suspect I was only going to see Monica. To my surprise and relief, she didn't flip me any trouble over the matter. She suggested that, if I was still there, she would make an effort to stop by later after she met with her sister. I said that was a fine idea and that was that.
- The day of the party rolled around and I had to admit to myself there was a level of nervous energy balled up inside of me. Although I was happy to go out and socialize, I had to confess I was mainly going with the hope that Monica would make an appearance. What might she do now that we were away from work? I was restless with anticipation.