Natalie is on the hunt for a room to rent and meets Kyra, who is confident and seemingly successful. Despite Natalie’s initial hesitation, she approves Kyra’s application based on her high income. However, it soon becomes clear that Kyra’s glamorous appearance hides a different reality: her checks bounce, and she doesn’t even have a real job. After living rent-free, Kyra moves out, leaving Natalie in a tough spot, ultimately leading to her eviction.

Later, Natalie finds out that Kyra had misled her all along, while she herself had judged another potential roommate, Clyde, based solely on appearances. When she runs into Clyde again, she learns he owns an accounting firm and has been struggling because of others' prejudices. Realizing her mistake, Natalie apologizes, but Clyde stands firm, reminding her of how she treated him before. 

This story emphasizes the importance of not judging others by appearances and highlights the consequences of assumptions.