Chapter 28 - A Break In (1/2)

Arriving at her apartment's building, Adam parked the car and stepped out, going around the car to help Stella out.

Stella handed him his coat back once she was out. ”I am sorry about your shirt.” She said looking at the slightly damp black spot on his white shirt.

”It's no big deal.” Adam replied giving her a sincere smile.

Stella opened and closed her mouth a couple of times wanting to say something looking everywhere but at him. All the while Adam looked at her intently, waiting patiently for her to say whatever she wanted to.

”Thank you.” Stella finally spoke up, her head bent down slightly, her eyes boring into the ground.

Adam didn't reply to her for a minute, taking in her fidgeting self. ”It's alright. You don't have to thank me Stella.” He finally spoke up.

”I will be going then.” She said looking up at him.

Adam nodded without saying anything. Stella took it as a yes and turned towards the main entrance of the building only to be followed by him.

Stella turned around looking at him with her brows furrowed and confusion written on her face in bold letters.

”I will see you off till your door.” Adam replied her unspoken question.

”You don't have to. I can go in myself. Moreover, I have troubled you enough already for today.” She said giving him an apologetic look.

'You could trouble me for the rest of my life Stella if you want to. I will have no problem with that too.' He thought to himself.

”It's no trouble for me and stop bringing up what happened earlier today.” He said giving her a Stern look. ”In fact, I am the one who should be apologizing right now. I shouldn't have brought you to the event.” Adam gave her a sad smile.

Before Stella could say anything in reply he continued, ”How can I forget you had worked for the same company holding the event? I had read your resume, I should have remembered it.”

”It's not your fault. Even if you would have remembered it, you could not foresee the future.” She said giving him a smile. ”You can walk me in if you want to.” She continued to divert his mind from blaming himself.

Adam nodded and followed her quietly inside the building. Taking the elevator, they arrived at the 4th floor. They headed towards her apartment door side by side.

Adam looked at the dark brown colored door with 4A carved on a golden plate that was fixed on the door. Adam felt something was not right. Looking at the door with his scrutinizing eyes, he found that the door was not completely shut.