Chapter 63 - Stop Right There (1/2)

”Stop right there young lady.” Liam stopped Rachel as she was heading upstairs to her room.

”Yes Dad?” She asked stopping in her tracks.

”Come here. I need to talk to you about something.” He asked her to which she complied.

”What was that?” He asked her when she was standing right before him.

”What---” She was interrupted by him as soon as she opened her mouth.

”Don't bother denying and lie to me sweety. I can tell when you lie to me. I saw what you were doing there earlier. My question is why. Why did you do that?” He asked her softly.

”How can she take my place?” Rachel yelled in reply. ”How can she just come out of nowhere and stand next to him Dad? I have grown up with Adam. We know each other since we were kids.”

”She is not taking anyone's place. You are right that you know Adam since you guys were kids. But that's all. You guys are childhood friends. Stella is Adam's girlfriend, and he has feelings for her. I have never seen the boy this happy and so caring towards someone.” Liam replied softly as he patted her head.

”She doesn't deserve Adam, only I can stand next to him and I will have that place sooner or later Dad. I have feelings for him too.” She retorted back. ”She was just a secretary. How did she end up being his girlfriend? I don't even know what ways she used to get to that position so that she could seduce him. That slut….”

”Stop right there.” Liam interrupted her as he tried to control his anger. ”She isn't like that. And you don't even know her to begin with Rachel.”

”But didn't you see how Adam was ignoring me today because of her.” She snapped back at him.

”He isn't a talkative fellow and you know that too.” Liam replied.

”I don't know anything. I will take back what's mine.” Rachel yelled stomping her foot on the ground and turned around to leave.