Chapter 25 - Unknown Thoughts (1/2)

Yesterday my brother-in-law came to visit us and even though there was some awkward situations which were unpleasant, everything went well. Neil left without eating breakfast. It was only me and Stella sitting on the table. I dig into my food while reading the newspaper. In the mean time Stella had already finished her food. She got up from her chair and started to walk away from dining room. I thought she's gonna bring something from kitchen but she walked into the hallway direction.

” Where are you going?” I asked, placing the newspaper on the table.

” To my room. I'll be back.” She walked around the stairs with her slim legs. I waited for her arrival while eating my breakfast. After a few minutes she came back holding a box in her hand. It wasn't a big box still I couldn't decide what was inside it.

” What's this?” Raising my eyebrows upward I asked her.

” It's a gift for you. Here open it.” She handed me the box and I opened it up. It was a pen with a very elegant looking appearance. The jet black colour had a glossy finish with a gold lining. It was indeed good and quite expensive.

” This is so beautiful, I really loved it. But why did spend your money buying me a gift? It must have costed you a lot.” I sincerely told her.

” Remember you bought me those dresses on our trip? I also wanted to buy you something with my money and with my salary I wouldn't be able to get something expensive that you'll like. So I thought I should gift you a pen since you'll need it often.” I noticed how much effort she had put into it. I was happy in the first place that she gave me something but knowing how much thoughts she had put into it made me more overwhelmed.

” I would be happy with anything given by you. It doesn't have to be expensive.”

” True. But I have never seen Mr. Theo using something that is not branded or made by designer.” She mocked me with her sarcasm. I liked how she emphasised my name to taunt at me.

” Well that's also true. Anyway what did your brother asked from you?”

” He literally robbed me since it's my first pay. I bought him a pair of Nike sneaker and they were super expensive.” Stella sighed and greeted her teeth. Seems like her brother got a good haul yesterday.

” Aww! Don't be sad. He was just so excited and happy that his big sister is buying him something with her first earning money.” I tried to cheer her up.

” I'm not really mad at him. When he was a kid, he used to ask me to buy him stuffs. That time I used the money given by my parents since I don't really spend it that much. But now that I'm earning I was able to buy something with my own money. My parents still don't know about me working. Or else I would have got something for them. Since it's only you and my brother who supported me, you guys deserves this.”

” I am honoured.” I bowed down my head, keeping my left hand on my ċhėst. My breakfast was finished by the time. But we were still talking.

” Umm and also I'm sorry for what my brother did yesterday, I mean he's kinda dumb so please forgive him on my behalf.” Her voice sounded bit hesitant as she apologised on behalf of her little brother.

” It's fine, really. I didn't mind at all but apparently I do have some problems recently.” It was true that lately I have been trying to avoid Regina. Yesterday was on another level. I never rejected anyone or turned down having sėx with them as far I can remember. But I felt really annoyed and irritated that time. Maybe I should ask Stella. She's a girl and she also knows Regina. So I can get a solution from her.

” What type of problems? You can tell me if you want.” She eagerly replied back.

” Actually thing is, Regina is really upset with me I mean she's acting weird. I have no idea how to fix that.” I sighed and face palmed myself. I do wanted to ask her about my recent behaviour but somehow the words didn't came out from my mouth.

” You can take her to a fancy dinner, give her a flower bouquet, go on a long drive that will help you out for sure.” Her suggestion sounds plain and simple.

” You think so?”

” Yeah, I mean I would be very pleased if someone did them to me.”

” Jesus! You're so easy to please.” I laughed off hearing her statement.