after her date had ended badly.

[angliholic]

Shelly decided to take a risk and walk home by herself after her date had ended badly.

Shelly decided to take a risk of walking home by herself after her unpleasant/frustrating date.



Which of the above two makes more sense or sounds better to you? Thanks.

 

[Anglika]

The first one.

If you change "a" to "the" in the second one, it will be as good.

 

[angliholic]

Thanks, Anglika.
Got it.