The Day I Kissed An Older Man

“So even the great Mister Sherman has moments when he doesn’t feel like working,” teased Rita, to which Sherman responded with a smile.

“I’m human, not a machine. It’s only natural that I have those moments.”

“And how do you usually deal with such negative emotions?” Rita asked, expecting a typical response. However, Sherman’s answer took her by surprise.

“I just skip work altogether. As the boss, I still have that privilege.”

Rita could not help but laugh. “Mister Sherman, you really have a sense of humor.”

After taking a sip of his coffee, Sherman asked, “So, Miss Rita, why did you ask me out today? Is it still about that piece of land?”

with that. But if you’re

too impulsive, rushing to Sherman and asking why he had helped her. It might make her seem presumptuous; perhaps Sherman had simply acted

seem like your

her head, her shimmering eyes fixed on him. “Then tell

straightforward. You’re not the type to hesitate to say what’s on your mind,” Sherman replied. “Honestly, with my stature, even those who are on par with me in terms of wealth rarely speak so candidly in front of me. That’s why I especially appreciate the people who speak the truth in front of

only speak the

what are you hesitating

her question. “Mister Sherman, perhaps asking you this question may seem presumptuous,

aback, not expecting Rita to be as straightforward as ever,

up his coffee, and took a

it’s not right of me, accidentally overheard the conversation you had with my boss over the phone while I was net looking for him. I know it was you who helped me behind the scenes,