Chapter 54 - A Date (2/2)

” I'll have to go on a business trip. You wanna come?” I looked up to see her reaction to my question.

” How long?” With her mouth filled with food, she replied to me. These days, Stella would talk even though she has food in her mouth. She would gobble and chew and talk all along.

” Just three days.”

” Nah. Besides I don't think I can take leave from my office. I'll go next time.” Her voice was casual so it seems that she is not upset.

” Fine then. You should go to your parents home then.”

” That's won't be necessary. I can stay here by myself.” She was confident about it. Although I felt that it's not a good idea.

” You sure? Won't you feel lonely?” I asked her one last time.

” It's fine. I'll ask Lucy to stay here for those days.”

” Well if you say so. Call me when ever you need.” I had no reasons to turn down her suggestion after all she's an ȧduŀt woman. Besides there are guards and others stuffs here who will be there to prevent any mishaps.

” Yup. Don't make me wait for long.” She had a smirk on her face while saying it and I knew what she meant by that.

As it was decided, Stella was staying at my place and Lucy was giving her company. I'd told her to ask Neil to stay there for some days but she was still mad at him. I had to attend a meeting after my arrival. So, I couldn't call her or text her to inform that I have safely arrived.

When I got out from the meeting, I saw Stella's missed calls. I dailed her number and she picked it up that instant.

” Hey”

” How was your flight?” Her voice ranged into my ear from the other side of the phone.

” Good. I was attending the meeting so, I couldn't pick your call.”

” It's fine. You ate your dinner?”

” I'm going to. What about you?”

” Yeah I already ate it.”

” Everything's okay there?” I don't know why but I felt that she doesn't sound very jolly. Each of our sentences were short and simple. I wonder why. I never liked talking on phone.

” Mhmm.” There was a long pause after that. We were both thinking about what to say next. It was kinda awkward. But at the end she broke the silence.

” So, good night then.”

” Good night. I'll call you tomorrow.”

” Okay.” She hung up her phone and I went to have my dinner. I am already missing her so much. Next time I'll definitely bring her with me. It's better that those awkward phone calls.

~ to be continued