Berton's POV

　　She wanted me to find someone among these women but I couldn't and I wouldn't. It wouldn't be fair to them or to myself. As the evening wore on, I felt more and more out of place. The women were lovely and accomplished, each in their own right but none of them stirred any feelings within me. I kept my discomfort hidden, not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings, but it was becoming harder to stay engaged. I was losing it and I had no idea how long I was going to be ...