Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Outside the TV station, the taping had just wrapped up, and all eyes seemed to drift in their direction.

There was this strapping, handsome guy, all smiles, exchanging whispers and sneaky laughs with those around him.

"Which celeb is that?"

"So hot!"

"Look how tall! Must be a model, right?"

"Hurry up!"

Sherilyn quickly draped her jacket over him.

"Can't stand the thought of anyone else laying eyes on me?"

Gilbert, misinterpreting her gesture, chuckled and playfully pinched her nose, "Got a bit of a jealous streak, huh, my little vinegar bottle?"

What the heck? Sherilyn was taken aback. He really knew how to twist things. She was just worried he'd catch a cold, okay?

It was her spilling her drink all over him that had him stripping here, in this chilly weather. If he got sick, it'd be on her.

With a grin, Gilbert slipped on the jacket, rolling up the stained shirt to toss in a nearby bin.

He showed her a toothy grin, "Alright, alright, I'm all yours. No peeks for anyone else!"

Suddenly, Sherilyn averted her gaze.

She just couldn't bring herself to face that smile of his...

Golden Oak Manor, Fidelia greeted them

Ms. Gomez, dinner's served, nice and hot. Perfect timing. I'll leave you to it. I'll tidy up the kitchen and

had given

"Sherilyn,"

you... do you have any idea how much I missed you?" He asked, "What

ran through Sherilyn's heart, her lips parting slightly, "Yes,

lifted her chin and sealed her words

big snowflakes began to fall over

held Sherilyn close, their bodies intertwined like

closest two souls could

dawn broke,

out of bed quietly, tiptoeing into

was awake, wrapped in a cashmere

"Did I

Sherilyn shook her head. "Woke up on

"So, you're

seven

"What about breakfast? Won't you

it's too early." Gilbert shook his head, taking her

the

up, see

course." Sherilyn had planned as much.

hand, they walked downstairs, Sherilyn seeing him to the

embracing Sherilyn, their foreheads touching, "What's this today? Can't bear

made a face but didn't

Gilbert's lips