Rather than wonder, I walked down the street to W's house and rang the doorbell.
She came to the door but wouldn't let me in. So we stood outside and I asked her who the guy was that has been over here every day?
I said "Are you dating???"
W: No, I'm married so I can't date
Me: Oh really, why would that matter now?
W: Right now he's just a friend, he's a nice guy and I like hanging around with him, that's all.
Me: Oh, a friend with benefits?
W: No, nothing like that. We just hang out and talk a lot.
Me: I'm having a hard time believing you.
She is looking at me with no emotion except a slight bit of nervousness.
Me: So you want this to become a relationship? You're pursuing this guy?
W: No, I'm not trying to make it into anything. He's just a friend.
Me: Then why don't you let me come in and introduce myself?
W: Because I don't want to deal with the issues right now.
Me: You know, I would prefer you just tell me if you're getting into a relationship so I don't have to keep guessing.
She doesn't say anything
I decided I half believe her. I was looking at her and she looks like she's aged 5 years. The woman I loved is gone. I don't have any idea who this person is.
She says she's going to be around all day, she's just laying in the grass drinking a beer with her 'friend'.
