Prove It

"Have you heard of a spray tan and hair dye? I mean… this girl’s name was DORA?" Emily asked and he glared at her but she just glared back at him.

"But she would remember me, wouldn't she? She would know I like her?"

Emily snorted. "Pandora is very smart, but she's quite obtuse when it comes to certain things. There were at least six guys who made it painfully obvious they liked her back in high school, and she never picked up on it. They gave her flowers, candy, and cards, but she never got the hint."

He chuckled as he looked at Emily. "Then why did she think they were giving the things to her?"

"To say thank you because she was always helping everyone."

"She still helps everyone." He smiled, shaking his head at Emily.

"Just tell her your story about being married and she will then, in turn, tell you her story. Who knows; it may just match up?"

He patted Emily's arm as she stood up. "Don't give my mind any false hope."

He walked out of the room and headed back down to look af