The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"Have you ever considered pursuing a career in modeling?" asked Rita.

"Is that an indirect compliment on my physique?" replied Sherman with a smile.

Rita nodded unabashedly. "Of course. You're the perfect example of someone who goes well with almost every style under the sun."

She then turned to the staff and gestured, "Hi, he'll take this set too, please."

"You're both so sweet," the staff said with a smile, "and you have impeccable taste, ma'am. The styles you chose are the trendiest this season, and the gentleman's physique brings out the best of the clothes." The other staff members nodded in agreement.

The two of them exchanged a quick glance at each other after the staff members mistook them for a couple. Recalling Sherman's earlier words in the office, Rita waved her hands in embarrassment. "You've got it all wrong. We're not a couple."

For some reason, Rita felt a pang of discontent as she corrected Sherman. He, however, remained silent and showed no inclination to clarify matters.

of them before finally remarking knowingly, "I see. He must still be trying to win your heart. In that case, you

the one who had advised her not to overthink things,

Our relationship is purely professional. We're

staff member was a

by Sherman's response.

seemed enamored when she

that they

place for two colleagues to go clothes shopping after work. After all, there was a

your boyfriend's clothes

as if worried that Rita and

Sherman and voiced her frustration. "Why didn't you clarify