Chapter 31 - Goodnight (1/2)

In the dining room which was more like a hall, Adam and Stella sat across from each other. The dishes served were piping hot, steam coming out from them. The old butler left not wanting to be the third wheel, after making sure they didn't need anything else.

They both dug in, eating in silence. None of them spoke about what had happened earlier in the day. As for Stella, she decided not to bother herself about his lie for the time being and left the questioning for tomorrow. She was too tired to deal with anything else for now. All she wanted to do at the moment was to eat the delicious food before her to her satisfaction and have a good sleep.

Adam glanced at Stella every now and then in between his bites. He could sense that her mind was stuck somewhere else. 'May be she's just stressed over the day's event.' He wanted to ask her but decided against it as he didn't want to ruin her mood. He just couldn't stand to see those dazzling eyes tear up again.

After getting done with their dinner, Adam guided her to the first floor to the guest room she would be staying in.

”That's my room over there.” He said pointing to the door opposite to the one they were standing before. ”If there's any problem just wake me up.” He added.

Opening the guest room's door, he ushered her in without crossing the threshold. He stood in the same spot and once again reminded her, ”Don't hesitate waking me up if there's any problem. If you want to drink something, there's a small refrigerator close to the balcony.”

Stella nodded in response, ”Okay. I will keep that in mind. Thank you so much.”

Adam narrowed his eyes at her listening to that thank you of hers again. ”Stop thanking me. If you really want to thank me then treat me out for lunch someday.”

Stella took his words seriously, ”I definitely will.”

Adam could only shake his head in helplessness. 'As if I will ever let you pay the bill for it.'

”I am sure Uncle Rob must have arranged some nightwear for you.” Adam told her, shoving his hands inside the pockets of his dress pants.

”I brought some with me.” Stella replied meekly.

”Then I will let you rest now. Off you go to bed. Good night.” Adam gave her a gentle smile.

”Good night to you as well.” Stella smiled back at him.

Adam nodded and turned around towards his room which was actually opposite to hers, just across the hallway.