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

words, she

a smile broke across his face as he

answered

he thought, as if he had

Sherilyn 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

her as she stepped out of the

the one addressed, Sherilyn turned around and saw Edgar approaching, holding a

waited for him. "What's

and handed her the bag. "Here, this is

frowned, not taking the

saw him there with her, he'd never hear the end of it! "Just take it." In his urgency, Edgar thrust the bag

frowned as their hands touched momentarily. Luckily, it was just a short while, and he quickly withdrew his hand. Tve got to go!" With

what is this?" Sherilyn called after

waved,

Then, he hurried off.

looked down, opened the bag, and indeed it was.

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.

to her apartment on Serenity Street. Several floors in the apartment building, including hers, had broken stairway lights. Using the phone's flashlight, Sherilyn lit the way up. "Ah!"