Chapter 39 - A Visitor (2/2)

A knock on the door brought him out of his thoughts.

”Did you miss me?” A cheery voice came along with its owner who was clad in black clothes.

”As if I would.” Adam scoffed.

”Ouch!” The guy replied, dramatically clutching his chest. ”And who might this beautiful lady be?” He asked noticing Stella sitting by the windows.

”She is Stella. Stella Martin.” Adam introduced her. ”Stella, meet my best friend, Blake Collins.” He continued.

”Oh! So you are Stella. I have heard so much about you.” He said to her, giving her a polite smile.

Stella nodded while standing two steps away from Adam. ”It's good to meet you Mr. Blake.” She replied.

”The pleasure is all mine young lady.” Blake said with a wink, making Adam roll his eyes. ”May I say how beautiful you are.” He continued.

”Don't flirt with my girl.” Adam gave him a warning, throwing daggers at him with his eyes.

”I wouldn't dare to.” Blake replied, raising his hands up in the air. ”But you guys sure look good together.” He continued, raising his eyebrows up.

”Stop teasing her, will you?” Adam pulled Stella close to him, who was now blushing at Blake's earlier statement.

”So, there's been some progress, eh?” Blake's eyes widened seeing Adam wrapping his arm around her waist.

”It's none of your business. Now, tell me. What exactly brought you here?” Adam asked him.

”I need to talk to you about something.” He said looking at Stella.

”Stella, why don't you go and ask Uncle Rob to prepare some coffee for us along with some snacks?” Adam asked her, taking Blake's hint.

”Sure.” Stella nodded.

”We will be down there in a few minutes.” He said placing a kiss on the top of her head.

”So what is it?” Adam asked him once Stella was out.

”Remember you asked me to look into something.” Blake said, his face devoid of the playfulness it had earlier.