Making the impulsive decision to choose revenge, I introduced myself to Cole with an extra flirtatious tone.

“So, Skyler, are you here alone tonight?” Cole questioned, obviously trying to get a sense of if I was single or not.

“I’m here with some friends,” I answered gesturing into the crowd, my eyes falling on Angie and Nick who were only a few feet away.

Both of my friends gazed back with raised eyebrows at Cole and me at the bar. I ...