Chapter 33 - Promise Me (2/2)

”Where are you going?” He asked her with aggravation.

”I told you. I will find myself a hotel.” She replied without looking up at him.

”No you're not.” He said, gritting his teeth.

”Yes I am.” Stella replied looking into her hand bag, making sure she didn't forget anything.

Adam was enraged because of her stubbornness. He tried to reason with her, ”You can not leave, no unless the matter is resolved.”

She walked out of the guest room along with her handbag and suitcase. She stood before him in the hallway, looked into his eyes, ”Aren't we friends? Why can't you tell me the real reason? Either you tell me or I am leaving. The choice is yours Adam.” She waited for him to say anything but didn't get a response. ”Thank you so much for your hospitality. We will meet tomorrow in the office, Sir.” She gave him a polite smile, one that was professional.

She turned around to leave but Adam stopped her, grabbing her right wrist. ”You are not going anywhere.” He said holding her wrist firmly but not too tight. ”I am leaving.” Stella tried to take her hand back only to make his grip more firm.

Adam pulled Stella towards himself and pushed her against the wall, careful not to use too much of force. He trapped her by placing both his hands on either side of her head.

”Why are you being so stubborn?” He asked her, narrowing his eyes in the process.

”You are the one who is being stubborn here. Can't you be honest with me? Can't you just tell me the truth?” Stella retorted, glaring at him.

”The truth about what?” He asked her to which she replied, ”Why are you so good to me? You have known me for hardly a week. Why do you treat me so good?” She finally voiced out what has been bothering her so much.

”You want to know the truth as to why I am so good to you? Are sure you can handle it?” He asked her with a smirk to get a firm nod in response.

”But promise me one thing. You won't avoid me, and you won't leave the job. Promise me, and I will tell you the reason.” He said looking at the little lady trapped in between his arms.

”I promise.” Stella replied, her voice full of confidence. ”No matter what your answer is, I won't leave the job or avoid you.”

He looked at her deeply only to see a pair of hazel eyes looking back at his gray ones.