From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 132

"No problem." replied Sherman. After a moment of thought, Sherman typed out another message, "What's your number? It would make it easier to get in touch."

The reply came quickly, along with a string of digits, "What's yours?"

Sherman pulled out his phone and meticulously saved the number, triple-checking it before sending his own in return.

The reply was swift, "See you Saturday."

Daniel stared at the screen before saying, "Sherman, what do you reckon Phoenix is like? Got a girlfriend? If he's single, I'm setting him up with my sister! She's been wanting to visit Cloudcrest anyway!"

In his mind, Phoenix could potentially become his brother-in-law. The more Daniel thought about it, the more excited he became, as if Phoenix was already part of the family.

Sherman twirled his pen, "So sure Phoenix is a guy?"

"Has to be a dude! No way a chick's that awesome! Not to sound sexist, but when did you ever see a girl at the top of our class? Or a woman winning the top prize in any contest?"

Some women scream at the sight of a caterpillar or a cockroach! Too timid!

Would a guy be scared of those?

In Daniel's mind, women could never measure up to men. He saw women as the delicate types, who couldn't stand on their own without a man.

Phoenix was too incredible to be a woman.

Sherman, playing with the tassel of his pen, said, "You're stereotyping. In the current world, equality is key. Your thinking is outdated."

Sherman had no plans for marriage himself, but he never looked down on women.

All humans were equal.

Daniel paused, "Wait, so you're saying Phoenix could be a woman?"

Sherman nodded slightly.

Daniel laughed out loud, "No way! Let's bet on it. If Phoenix is a guy, you have to get back with Ms. Morris!"

Daniel wanted the best for Sherman and couldn't bear to see him miss out on a catch like Rebecca.

"Sherman, you game?"

Sherman squinted his eyes, "Fine! If you lose, you stop disrespecting women."