Chapter 52 - Sister-in-law (1/2)

”Look at you guys, enjoying without me.” Blake came to their booth.

”Why should have we waited for you? Give me at least one good reason.” Adam asked him with a smug as he stood up to greet him.

”Well for one, I am the one who invited you guys.” Blake replied with a pout as Adam patted him on his back.

”We didn't know when will you be coming to greet us. Otherwise, we would have.” Stella spoke up making her way towards him.

Blake engulfed her in a bear hug. ”At least my sister-in-law cares for me.” He spoke as he pretended to sob.

Stella casted Adam a side glance as if asking for his help only to get a shrug in response. Adam shook his head as if trying to say 'You are the one who was being so good to him, now deal with the consequences.'

”You are crushing her Blake.” Adam finally gave into her pitiful expressions.

”I didn't mean to. I just got a bit emotional.” He replied finally letting her go as he wiped off his non-existing tears.

”I still have to show my face around, so you guys continue. I will see you in a while.” Blake spoke as he looked into his phone. ”You can head upstairs whenever you want to, just let me know so I don't look for you guys everywhere.” He continued and went away, leaving them alone.

”Don't worry, he always acts like a drama queen but he's a good person. You will like him eventually.” Adam said as he took a seat next to Stella.

”I already like him.” She replied giving him a soft smile.

”That's good.” Adam replied. ”Let me know when you want to go upstairs.” He continued to get a nod from her.

”I need to use the bathroom, I will be back in a while.” Stella spoke up after emptying her third beer bottle.

”I will accompany you.” Adam replied getting up but was pushed down on the couch.

”I am not a kid Adam. I will just ask some waitress for the way.” Adam could only nod reluctantly as she glared at him.

Stella touched up her lipstick before heading out of the ladies room. On her way to the booth area, she was looking for her phone in her black clutch when she bumped into someone, dropping it on the floor.

”I am so sorry.” She apologized as she tried to pick up her things which were now scattered on the floor.

”Please let me.” A man spoke up and bent down to pick up her things. He handed her all the things along with her clutch.

”Thank you so much.” Stella gave him a polite smile taking her things from him. ”I am sorry for not watching where I was walking to.” She apologized once again.