Sheila was a beautiful girl. In the store where she worked and on the street, men often complimented her and tried to flirt with her. She didn't respond. It was as if an invisible wall was fencing her off from uninvited suitors, so that even the most annoying ones quickly realized the pointlessness of their attempts. Sheila was waiting for her man. No wonder her grandmother once told her: “Somewhere nearby in the world he walks - your soul mate. Keep your heart pure. Fate is merciful to pure hearts, it will definitely bring your betrothed to you.” But Sheila could not even imagine that this betrothed would be someone else’s groom... Note 2021: Published under the pseudonym Rhonda Gardner, but authored by Betty Neals.