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.

the night before, she headed straight for the bus

dance, Sherilyn was there to apply for a dancer position. Everyone in Sunhaven knew that the Neon Nights

was there to earn her keep

Nights Bar, as Joyce Cooper had instructed, Sherilyn looked for a

the bar wasn't open, and she

greeted, poised

smile, "You're the one Ms.

'Sherilyn, Sherilyn

already inclined to give her a chance. "Sherilyn, you're hired." Sherilyn's eyes lit up. Even with

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

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

quickly agreed. How

"Great, it's settled

Sherilyn smiled. "Thank you,

Colin."

Bar, Sherilyn pulled out her phone to call

but soon after, Joyce called

answered, "Why