Bill’s POV

I had hoped Doris would realize I wasn’t interested in her that way, but she kept inviting me to dinner.

Every time, I found myself scrambling for a new excuse to say no. It felt awkward dodging her invites without hurting her feelings.

Honestly, I’ve been avoiding conversations with Doris. After I saw her treat the janitor horribly, I started questioning everything about her.

That moment made me see Doris in a totally different light. Now, whenever ...