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?”

nothing to do with that. But

bit her lip, 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

doesn’t seem like your usual self,” said

eyes fixed on him. “Then tell me, what do you think

with my stature, even those who are on par with me in terms of wealth rarely speak

speak the truth, so you can

are

Sherman, perhaps asking you this question may seem presumptuous, but please don’t take offense. Kwant to ask… Was it you who help getting

be as straightforward as

gaze, picked up his coffee, and took

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 don’t understand why you did it, especially considering our unpleasant encounter last