No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Fanny cracked a playful smile, "Handsome, are you that much of a saint that a little touch is off-limits?"

"Apologies, but we're strictly in the business of performance, not pleasure. Please, let's keep it professional," Phipps replied, nodding slightly with a courteous bow. Faced with such a firm yet polite man, Fanny knew better than to push her luck. She withdrew her hand and continued her inquiry, "How old are you?"

"Twenty-nine!"

Fanny nodded, looking up at him slightly, "And your height?"

"Six feet and a half!"

She glanced around once more, "Did you go to college?"

"Yes, I studied Al and Robotics."

Fanny clicked her tongue, "That's a hot field right now."

The unsaid implication was that it seemed a waste for someone with such a prestigious degree to work as a model.

"This is just a side gig for me," Phipps revealed, catching me off guard.

Is everyone hustling this hard these days?

think he has a solid job

ambitious as him, I

the effort," Fanny echoed,

sensing the moment was right, I suggested to Fanny,

were about to leave, Fanny fixed her gaze on Phipps, "Ever lost a child

"I'm an only child!"

"Your parents hit the

away, and once we were out of earshot, she questioned,

from his face, nothing matched up with

says he's not Ernest,

so is the information he gave. I'm not sure if he's Ernest

remained silent, pondering how to further

was hard to give up the thought that he might not be Ernest, but

you've been close

long enough. He must

Why don't you find an excuse to check on Phipps?" Fanny, ever

point made me recall, "Ernest has a mole on the back

place? What about...other areas?" Fanny nudged me with a wink, "You