Page 5 of Learning to Love

"Not that much less, crazy! Although, you'd most definitely get some numbers. It’s also a good conversation starter that isn’t centered on the weather."

She has me laughing so hard my sides hurt. "I'm game for anything."

"No talking back?" She raises an eyebrow at me.

"Nope, cross my heart."

"Good. Now let me show you what I'm going to wear."

As I wait for her I realize I haven't checked my phone in a couple of hours because I left it in the dorm room. A number not in my phone texted me about 10 minutes ago. No introduction, no pleasantries. Direct, and to the point. Which is kinda hot.

Georgia, an underling will pick you both up for the party tomorrow night. 8 PM!

Who is this?

Jake.

First of all, how did he get my number? Second of all, The Jake Ryan just texted me!!! Thrilling as that is, he's so arrogant and cocky. I can't resist sending this next text.

Jake who?

Come to the party and find out.

Stranger Danger!

Lol! I'll be waiting.

I leave him on read, because I have no idea what to say. I show Sasha my phone and she squeals. I'm shook! What kind of game is he playing? And do I want to even find out? I drop my phone and give Sasha my undivided attention. She looks breathtaking. "You look so good! Please, make me over."

"Thank you. This will be so much fun! All you lack is confidence, and we'll just have to find out what you feel confident in and go with that!"

"Yes!! Should I text him back?"

"Girl, I say leave him on read! Give his ego a bitch slap!"

I laugh! "On read it is!"

I can’t wait for tomorrow morning because the new me is coming soon.

Chapter 4

Embarrassing Situations

We wake up early, eat some cereal, and then catch the bus to go shopping at the mall. My stomach hurts and is twisting in literal knots. "I still can't believe Jake found my number. He's a total stalker."

"We don't call hot guys stalkers, Dani." She laughs. "We call them Sex Kings!"

I pinch her arm. She laughed so hard last night when I told her my little nickname for him, and she is still laughing today! "Shut it, girl!"

We make it to Forever 21, and thankfully they have an excellent back-to-school sale going on this weekend! We make our way to the plus-size section, and Sasha throws things in my hands. I mildly protest at some of the selections she has for me. The truth is, I like loose-fitting clothes and never will I ever wear a short dress or shorts! Never!

She smiles at my protest. "Trust me. Some of these will not work, but some will. We have got to find your style. I want you to feel comfortable. You've got a curvy body! Find her! Baggy shirts are okay for classes if paired with short shorts or leggings. But we don't wear them to parties or on dates. The only dates they are acceptable for are the late-night ones of an established couple."

I nod my head. She knows what she's talking about, and I do NOT. "You promise to be honest with me and tell me when something looks good or not?"

"Of course. But I couldn't lie if I wanted to. I have a total RBF, and my face is an open book. No matter how hard I try, I cannot train my face to lie. I'm like that meme, and my face is the one that needs deliverance."

I laugh. "I'm so glad I know all your secrets now!"