Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 85

Edgar's Adam's apple bobbed as he mustered the courage to ask, "So, what do you like?"

Surprised. Sherilyn paused and asked, "Why do you want to know?"

1, I just." Edgar stammered, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment, "Just curious. You

don't have to answer."

"Im off then.' Sherilyn said, gesturing ahead.

"Okay..." Edgar nodded, feeling a bit downcast as he watched her walk away.

Suddenly, Sherilyn turned around.

Edgar straightened up immediately, wondering what was up.

After a brief silence, Sherilyn said, 'Pumpkin pie

those words, she left without looking

pie... Edgar repeated to himself, and a smile broke across

had answered

thought, as if he had

almost immediately forgotten the exchange as she returned from the restroom, continued applying her makeup, and prepared for her performance. After the show, she removed her makeup, changed clothes,

she stepped out of

if she was the one addressed, Sherilyn turned around and saw Edgar approaching,

stopped and waited for him.

jogged over, stopped before her, and handed her the bag. "Here, this is

is it?" Sherilyn frowned, not taking the

waiting for him. If they saw him there with her, he'd never hear the end of it!

it was just a short while, and he quickly withdrew his hand. Tve got to go!" With a smile, Edgar turned and walked

what is this?" Sherilyn

waved, and

Then, he hurried off.

it was. She felt inside. the bag and found

and he went and got it? Could he possibly be interested in her? Sherilyn sighed, shaking her head helplessly. Was it just a fleeting whim of a rich kid looking for a fling or the innocent crush of a sweet,

floors in the apartment building, including hers, had broken stairway lights. Using the phone's flashlight, Sherilyn lit the way up. "Ah!" Sherilyn suddenly screamed, startled by the figure at her door, nearly dropping