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?”

shook her head firmly. “It has nothing to do with that. But if you’re willing to chat,

unsure of how to broach the subject. She realized she had been too impulsive, rushing to Sherman and asking why he had helped her. It might make her seem presumptuous; perhaps Sherman had simply acted out of a

seem like your

on him. “Then tell me, what do

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

nodded thoughtfully. “I only speak the

are you

gritted her teeth and voiced her question. “Mister Sherman, perhaps asking you this question may seem

be as straightforward as

picked up his coffee,

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, but I