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.

weak smile. "I've done a lot

"Thinking of me?"

thinking... I shouldn't hold you

turmoil that Eleanor felt. "You were right during our fight. You said I treated you as a stand-in, and that's just cruel. You said I shouldn't be

"Kenneth, I was just-"

me finish!" he insisted. "I can't get over Dorothy, even after all this time, even though she's happily married now, with a

he was just wasting her time and youth, with no

be with

know, I've

how hot and cold she seemed with

obstacles in their way, Kenneth's chances were

only he could convince himself to give

realize what you're doing? How old are you now?!" Kenneth gave a bitter

don't settle down, have kids, you might miss your chance forever! Your parents

But no matter who I'm

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