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?

a solid job and

as

putting in the effort," Fanny

the moment was right, I suggested to Fanny, "Let's go, the show is about to

Fanny fixed her gaze on Phipps, "Ever lost

"I'm an only child!"

"Your parents

once we were out of earshot, she questioned, "Did his answers match up with what we

his face, nothing matched

says he's not Ernest,

is the information he

remained silent, pondering how to further

up the thought that he might not be Ernest, but the evidence suggested

you've been

enough. He

areas. Why don't you find an excuse to check on Phipps?" Fanny, ever the clear-headed

"Ernest has a mole on the

Fanny nudged me with a wink, "You know,