Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

The call was from Allen.

Through the phone, Allen could sense that Gilbert was upset, really upset. The kind of anger that doesn't show its face until it's too late.

Lately, it had become apparent to everyone, including Allen, that Gilbert's feelings towards Sherilyn had changed.

In the past, it was Sherilyn who was always chasing after Gilbert. Now, the tables had turned.

"Mr. Gilbert." Allen couldn't help but offer some advice. "You're upset, but don't take it out on Sherilyn. Girls need a bit of pampering, you know."

With Gilbert's temper, getting mad over every little thing, not just Sherilyn, but no girl would stand for that.

"Besides..." Allen hesitated, saying, "you're not exactly holding the winning cards here."

"What do you mean?" Gilbert actually managed to ask, swallowing his pride.

"Think about it." Allen laid it out, "Mr. Ferguson just took a bullet for Sherilyn! What do girls like? They love knowing someone puts them first. You can't afford to lose any more points now."

"What kind of nonsense is this?"

Gilbert growled in frustration, "She's playing two sides and she's the one in the right? We'll see about that!"

After hanging up, Gilbert lost his appetite for breakfast.

He left Golden Oak Manor and headed for the hospital.

...

The hospital room was quiet.

Gilbert woke up, making it before her

sat down beside the bed, setting down the fruit basket she

well," Edgar said as he lifted his arm. "Don't worry, didn't hit any nerves." He even wiggled his fingers to

"That's a relief."

easier, finally at

leaving you alone

smile, "I understand.

didn't give you a hard time after last

Sherilyn smiled gently, shaking her head.

resignedly, "Oh, that's good. Really

of yourself. I should get

"Yeah, sure."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye..."

"

long breath,

Gilbert stood tall, leaning against the hallway

shiver went through Sherilyn,

as she walked

towowing a

her

her shoulder. Content belon.net

followed

end, she

him, she looked up, taking a deep breath, "This

an eyebrow and turned, leading the

Sherilyn felt her heart sink. His calmness... it