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 stop

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

to earn her keep and showcase her

Joyce Cooper had

the bar wasn't open, and

Sherilyn greeted, poised and

nod and smile, "You're the one Ms. Cooper mentioned. What's your name

'Sherilyn, Sherilyn

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

"A recommendation from Ms. Cooper? I'd be a fool to refuse. Plus,

for your costume and get you ready to debut. How about this Friday? It's

quickly agreed. How could she

"Great, it's

Sherilyn smiled. "Thank you,

Colin."

leaving the Neon Nights Bar, Sherilyn pulled out her phone to call

rings, but

answered, "Why