Eleanor always thought her heart belonged to someone else.

Being with Kenneth was comfortable, convenient. They both had someone else in mind, and that arrangement seemed to work just fine.

But people change, especially when they spend every day together.

Eleanor found herself growing accustomed to Kenneth's presence. He was there when she got home from work, ready to hit the grocery store or cook dinner together. At night, they fell asleep in each other's

arms.

This newfound closeness turned what was once an advantage of their relationship into a thorn in her side. The more she fell for Kenneth, the more it hurt knowing he was thinking of someone else. Someone named Dorothy.

Eleanor felt like Kenneth looked through her, hoping to see a face that wasn't hers.

Jealousy turned into anger.

hospital bed, Kenneth offered a weak smile. "I've

"Thinking of me?"

of," he nodded. "I've been thinking... I shouldn't hold you

were right during our fight. You said

"Kenneth, I was just-"

get over Dorothy, even after all this time, even though she's happily married now, with a loving husband and healthy kids. I can't move

was just wasting her time

never be

I've

naive. He knew Dorothy had never really considered him, no matter how hot and cold she seemed with Everett. Her heart was always with someone

in their way,

convince

do you realize what you're doing? How old are you now?!" Kenneth

have kids, you might miss your chance forever! Your

But no matter who I'm with, I

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