"What, you like this guy?"
"I don't dislike him, but I told you, I'm not looking to like anyone just now."
He nodded but stood there, obviously debating whether to say something.
"What?" I asked.
"Some of the guys here are thinking you might be gay."
"Really?" I sat back, remembering how Ava could dispose of any young man she wasn't interested in. They were always bitter when they were rejected and usually found a way to blame her.
"How typical," I said, recalling what I called her "male lessons." "The last thing a man will think is that if he's rejected, it was something about him, some way his fault. It always has to be something else, like the girl is gay."
Liam laughed. "Okay, okay. Got it. I'm around if you need anything or have to go anywhere."
"You're supposed to be doing that Bronson bid today, aren't you?" I asked. "That should keep you busy most of the day."
