Chapter 5
I’d had my share of awkward dates over the years, but I’d never passed an evening as wretched, or as pleasant, as Friday night at Aaron’s. It was wonderful to be around him. I genuinely enjoyed his company, his smile, his joy at the ice cream, his home, and did I mention his smile? But perhaps I’d gone there with my hopes too high. Well, let’s be honest. I shouldn’t have stepped into that house with any hopes at all. Even if I had thought that maybe he asked me over because he might possibly be interested on some level. Aaron was a gorgeous, generous, kindhearted man and a devoted father who couldn’t be less interested in me. At least when I thought he was straight, I could ignore my disappointment and quietly shuttle the unrequited feelings to the back of my mind.
At first, I’
