Chapter 92 - Guilty Lover (1/2)

Thankfully my father-in-law decided to take Stella's help as we had planned from the beginning. It was already late and I insisted my in-laws to spend the night at my place. But Stella refused it, which was kinda sudden.

She looked into her phone and booked a hotel room.

Yes, a hotel room. Honestly she went on to the super serious mode after the conversation we had. A fire was lit up inside her soul. The sadness, the depression, the dejection was no longer visible.

The arrangements were all prepared by Stella. She knew that her father's pride would be pervaded if he had to stay in my house. It would have been completely normal if they had came here for visit then stayed. But in current situation they were literally homeless.

Yep, that's how it was.

Stella booked a five star hotel room where her parents will stay. Also it was one of the well known hotels in the city. A hotel is better than an apartment.

One can find all sorts of facilities which are available in a hotel. Besides, Stella knew that if she talks with Neil, she can confront him to return the authority papers to Mr. Carlton.

” So.... everything's set now. We will go back to our home. Ummm... if you need anything, just give me a call.” She shutters while coping with her dry throat.

” Okay.” Mr. Carlton replied in a gruff way.

”.... Here's my card-” With a skittish voice Stella said that to her parents while stretching out her hand.

” That won't be needed. I still have mine with me.” My father-in-law replied in a cranky tone. Even his face was as sour as a grape.

Jeez! Give her a break already, you damn geezers!

” Okay. Uhhhh.... you don't need to go downstairs if you feel hungry. Just call in the room service.” Then again Stella bothered to act like a parent who's dropping off the kids. My in-laws have already eaten dinner at my place so they won't be hungry any time soon.

” Yes I know. Anything else?” It was awkward to continue this conversation further. Even I wanted to walk—— rather run away from there.

” N-no. We will be going then. Goodnight.”

” Goodnight dear.” Mrs. Carlton said politely as we walked away from there. I felt that Mrs. Carlton was stuck between two people but she chose to stay with her husband in his worst time. It's a good thing since she can give him mental support.

” Hey, you okay?” I was driving us home. My curiosity made me talk with her, breaking the tension between us. The atmosphere has gotten bit glum so it's time so show my talent.

Of course I can't be as dumb as Luke and as jolly as Neil. But I can try.

” Yeah! Never been better.” With a sarcastic tone she replied, sneering at me.

” You're doing great. I'm proud of you.” I continue to motivate her, presenting my golden smile at her service.