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.

job and a place to stay. Having mapped out her route the night before, she headed straight for the bus stop and took the subway. Her destination was the Neon Nights Bar a hotspot in Sunhaven for

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

her keep and showcase

Joyce Cooper had

daytime, the bar wasn't open, and she

Sherilyn greeted, poised

Colin responded with a nod and smile, "You're the one Ms. Cooper mentioned. What's

introduced, 'Sherilyn, Sherilyn

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

mention it Colin waved off, "A recommendation from Ms. Cooper? I'd be a fool to refuse. Plus, I have a hunch you'll be a hit here

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

agreed. How could

"Great,

Sherilyn smiled. "Thank you,

Colin."

Neon Nights Bar, Sherilyn pulled

call dropped after two rings, but soon after, Joyce

Sherilyn chuckled as she answered,