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.

making it before her

down beside the bed, setting down the fruit basket she brought. "How did

didn't hit any nerves." He even wiggled his

"That's a relief."

easier,

know, for leaving you alone last night. It was pretty rude

"I understand. It's clear Gilbert cares a lot about

looked a bit worried, "He didn't give you a hard time after last night, did he? You two didn't

her head. "Don't worry about me. I'm doing

resignedly,

stood up, "Take care of yourself. I

"Yeah, sure."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye..."

"

turned and let out a long breath, she

leaning against

through

as she walked

towowing a

her bag

her shoulder. Content belon.net

had followed her

end, she

in front of him, she looked up, taking a deep breath, "This

eyebrow and turned, leading

his back, Sherilyn felt her heart sink. His calmness... it scared