Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 12

"Yeah." Sherilyn nodded. "Got it."

Seeing the look of disdain on his face, she quickly added, "I'll open the windows to air out the place. There won't be any lingering smells, and III clean up the kitchen, too."

"You?" Gilbert smirked disdainfully, "You can't even boil pasta properly. And now, you're going to clean? Don't bother. We'll wait for the cleaning service tomorrow." With that, he turned and walked upstairs.

Finally, Gilbert was gone. Sherilyn exhaled in relief and settled back down. The cold and unappetizing pasta on her plate looked even

worse.

Without showing any emotion, Sherilyn picked up her fork and resumed eating. Before long, she had finished the pasta.

After airing out the kitchen and tidying up, Sherilyn Hopped on the living room couch.

The guest room? There was no need to bother, lest he complained about her leaving behind some nasty smell again.

She would start looking for a place to stay the next day. Just roughing it out for a couple of days wouldn't hurt.

Bright and early the following moming, Sherilyn was already up and out before Gilbert came downstairs.

needed to urgently find a job and a place to stay. Having mapped out her route the night before, she headed straight for the bus stop and took the

background in contemporary dance, Sherilyn was there to apply for a dancer position. Everyone in Sunhaven knew that the Neon Nights Bar had a bit of

afraid. She was there to earn her keep and showcase her talent, not to do

Joyce Cooper had instructed, Sherilyn looked for a manager named

the bar wasn't open,

Colin," Sherilyn greeted, poised

responded with a nod and smile, "You're the

introduced, 'Sherilyn, Sherilyn

said, eyeing her appreciatively. Being a friend of a friend and seeing her attractive appearance and figure, he was already inclined to give her a chance. "Sherilyn, you're hired." Sherilyn's eyes lit up. Even with

fool to refuse. Plus, I have a hunch you'll be a hit here at

costume and get you ready to debut. How about this Friday? It's a busy night, perfect for your

Sherilyn quickly agreed. How

was pleased. "Great, it's settled

Sherilyn smiled. "Thank you,

Colin."

the Neon Nights Bar, Sherilyn

dropped after two rings, but soon

as she answered, "Why do you always