Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Mr. Francis, don't worry."

At the TV station.

Forty minutes past the agreed time, and there was still no sign of Caroline.

The stars kept glancing at their watches, their patience wearing thin.

"Is she even going to show up?"

"Sure, she's a big deal, but we've got schedules too. Why should we all wait for her?"

"Keep it down, will you?"

"Why should we? It's not like being late is something to be proud of."

"Maybe we should have her assistant check in again?"

Lauren was getting anxious. Caroline had promised to be on time. What was going on?

Biting the bullet, she dialed Caroline's number again.

It rang for an eternity before being picked up. "Caroline, are you stuck in traffic or something?"

"I'm not making it tonight." Caroline's voice was cold and detached before the line went dead.

"Hello?"

Lauren was stunned. Not coming?

up? How was Lauren supposed

heavy heart, she went back to

make it work with her schedule

complaints

sooner

time doesn't matter,

profusely, "I'm really sorry, everyone...

turned to Sherilyn, "Ms. Sherilyn, I'm so sorry...

"It's alright."

calm smile, far more composed than the other stars. Even if Caroline hadn't been late,

anyway.

affect her much.

heading

"Take care, Ms. Sherilyn."

pondered why Caroline hadn't shown up. Her phone buzzed with an

from Gilbert, sent five minutes

here, at

waiting

asked, taking

"Didn't do much tonight."

head, her gaze examining him, "Caroline didn't show up tonight, left everyone hanging. Do you know why?" "Hm?" Gilbert tilted his head, a playful smile spreading across his face. "Why would I

Sherilyn's skeptical look,

to

got no clue. But if you're

reached for

"No, don't!"