Chapter 20 - F.R.I.E.N.D.S (2/2)

”We are going to have something to eat.” He replied stopping in his tracks. Stella almost bumped into his back but managed to stop herself in time.

”Where's your mobile phone and bag?” He asked her to which she replied, ”In my office.”

”Stay here. I will be right back.” He said leaving her in the hallway.

After two minutes he came back with her phone and bag in his hands along with his coat.

”Why did you bring those? It's not like we are going somewhere out.” She asked him with a pout.

”Yes, we are.” He responded, handing over her stuff.

”Why are we going out? Isn't Bob here today?” She inquired.

”He is, but I want to eat outside today. So, I will be taking you to one of my favorite restaurants.” He said putting on his coat.

”But---”

Before she could say anything, he interrupted her, ”No buts. I am not taking no for an answer Stella.”

Stella was put in a dilemma. She didn't think that it was good going out with her boss and that too at night. But they were friends now and if she turned him down, he wouldn't feel good. She didn't know why but she didn't want him to be sad, not even for a moment.

”Okay! But I have one condition.” She said.

”I agree with whatever your condition is. Now let's get going, I am famished.” He said dragging her to his elevator, again.

Stella could do anything but follow him. Once they were down Adam asked her to stay at the entrance, and went to the parking area himself.

After a while he drove out in his car and stopped right in front of her. When she finally settled in and put on the seat belt, he drove the car to their destination.

”So, where are we going?” Stella couldn't help but ask him.

”You'll see.” He replied giving her a mysterious smile.

Stella shook her head sideways at his childish behavior. ”One look at you now and people won't believe that you are the same Adam Levinson who's the President of Levinson's Corp.” She scoffed.

Adam chuckled at her statement. ”Well, they don't really know me then, neither do you.”

The rest of their journey was quiet. Around half an hour later, Adam pulled up before a restaurant.