I stood there, frozen, staring into the eyes of the man who had unknowingly shared an intimate night with me. The memories of our encounter flooded my mind, but now, in the harsh light of reality, I felt a mix of confusion and anger. How could I have been so reckless? And why did he show up at my party?

I shook off my daze and composed myself, realizing that I couldn't let anyone see the turmoil inside me. Taking a deep breath, I straightened my posture and looked at him with a forced smile.