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

to himself, and a smile broke across his face

had answered his

as if he had found a

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, and was ready to

Someone called out to her as she stepped out

addressed, Sherilyn turned around and saw Edgar approaching,

stopped and waited for

before her, and handed her the bag. "Here, this

is it?" Sherilyn frowned, not

was in a hurry. His buddies were waiting for him. If they saw him there with her, he'd never

it was just a short while, and he quickly withdrew his hand.

is this?" Sherilyn called

back, waved, and said, "Pumpkin

Then, he hurried off.

the bag, and indeed it was. She felt inside. the bag and

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, naive guy? Either way, she wasn't going to entertain the idea. At least she wasn't ready

floors in the apartment building, including hers, had broken stairway lights. Using the phone's flashlight,