Chapter 14 - Hand Me Your Phone (2/2)

'What you looking at?' Adam burst out laughing reading it.

Stella was frozen in her spot, rooted to the ground thinking that he must have been laughing on her attire. ”I am sorry, Sir. I didn't have time to change into something formal.” She lowered her head down as if she was feeling ashamed of herself.

It was then that Adam realized that she must have misunderstood the reason for his laughing. ”Why are you being sorry about? It's not that I am laughing on you or the way you have dressed up. It's totally up to you, you can wear whatever you like. I just found what's written on your shirt a bit funny.” He explained it to her slowly.

”In fact I wouldn't even mind you dressing up like this regularly rather than in some professional attire.” He added, smiling. 'Moreover, you look more cute when you are casually dressed up.' He kept the later part to himself.

”Thank you, Sir.” She said.

”You don't have to thank me for anything Stella.” He spoke, gentleness evident in his words.

”By the way, give me your phone.” He asked, extending his hand towards her.

”Uh?” He could see confusion written on her face in bold letters.

”Hand me your phone, Stella.” He asked her again.

Stella reluctantly gave her phone to him.

”Unlock it.” Adam asked her politely. She did as she was told.

He punched in a number and saved it. His phone rang a few seconds later. He gave her back her phone.

”I have saved my phone number in there. You can give me a call whenever you need to. And don't even bother hesitating when doing it.” He added with a gentle smile.

Stella looked like she wanted to say something but was a being doubtful.

”Stella! What did I tell you about keeping things to yourself?” He reminded her.

She finally spoke up after contemplating for a minute, ”Why? Why are you doing this? Why are you being so good to me?”

”Don't take me or my actions wrongly, please. It's just that you are good at your job and I know how to appreciate my staff, especially when they are hard working.” He said. 'Also, I have taken a liking to you.' He chose to keep the later part to himself.

”Moreover, you live by yourself. What if you get in some sort of trouble.” He added.

Stella was left dumbstruck hearing his answer, particularly the second one. She couldn't say anything in return. After a while she opened her mouth, ”Thank you so much. I will keep that in mind.” She gave him a hearty smile.

He smiled back at her.

”There will be a meeting in half hour, be there. Don't forget it.” He reminded her as she went back to her office.