"Have you ever considered pursuing a career in modeling?" asked Rita.
"Is that an indirect compliment on my physique?" replied Sherman with a smile.
Rita nodded unabashedly. "Of course. You're the perfect example of someone who goes well with almost every style under the sun."
She then turned to the staff and gestured, "Hi, he'll take this set too, please."
"You're both so sweet," the staff said with a smile, "and you have impeccable taste, ma'am. The styles you chose are the trendiest this season, and the gentleman's physique brings out the best of the clothes."
The other staff members nodded in agreement.
The two of them exchanged a quick glance at each other after the staff members mistook them for a couple. Recalling Sherman's earlier words in the office, Rita waved her hands in embarrassment. "You've got it all wrong. We're not a couple."
For some reason, Rita felt a pang of discontent as she corrected Sherman. He, however, remained silent and showed no inclination to clarify matters.
The staff glanced at the two of them before finally remarking knowingly, "I see. He must still be trying to win your heart. In that case, you should just accept him, ma'am! There might be plenty of handsome men out there, but none as handsome as he is."
Rita was at a loss for words and looked to Sherman as if urging him to explain. After all, he was the one who had advised her not to overthink things, yet he stood there like a statue and made no effort whatsoever to clarify the situation.
"Why are you still looking at other clothes? We've bought everything we needed. Let's go. It's time to call it a day," said Rita.
Sherman took the paper shopping bags that the staff handed over to him. Rita then noticed the plethora of bags Sherman was carrying and offered to take some. "I can help you hold a couple of bags."
After seeing her earnestness, Sherman handed her a gift box with a tie inside. "Here."
Rita smiled. "It makes no difference if I'm carrying something this light! Are you underestimating me? Let me help you carry some of those bags. They're going to be very heavy if you carry them all by yourself."
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...