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.

night before, she headed straight for the bus stop and took the subway. Her destination was

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

as Joyce Cooper had instructed, Sherilyn

was daytime, the bar wasn't

Sherilyn greeted,

a nod and smile, "You're the one Ms. Cooper mentioned.

introduced, '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 referral, Sherilyn didn't expect

to refuse. Plus, I have

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

agreed. How

was pleased. "Great,

Sherilyn smiled. "Thank you,

Colin."

Nights Bar, Sherilyn pulled

call dropped after two rings, but soon after,

answered, "Why do you always