Chapter 69 - You Can Do As You Please (2/2)

”I am glad that you like it.” Stella hugged his neck tighter.

”There's something I need to talk to you about.” Adam spoke after a while.

”What is it?” Stella asked as she settled down in his lap, her head leaning against his shoulder where as her legs were dangling from one side of the chair.

”I want you to stay with me.” Adam spoke up as he played with the locks of her hairs.

”I am already staying with you.” Stella replied with a confused expression.

”I know. But I want you to stay with me forever.” He spoke up making her feel more confused.

”The police couldn't find the culprit so they closed the case saying it was just a normal break in. You can continue to live there if you want. But I don't want you to. I want you to stay here with me. You already have a room of your own here. You have gotten used to my company as well.” He continued after a pause.

”How can I continue to live here Adam? I have to go back to my apartment sooner or later.” Stella replied leaning back a bit so that she can look at his face.

”So you won't stay with me.” Adam added turning his head away from her.

”Adam?” Stella called him softly as she cupped his face and turned it towards her.

”You are going to leave me alone.” Adam pursed his lips.

”I am not leaving you alone. We will still meet daily at the office, we can go out to places. I am just shifting back to my apartment.” Stella tried to reason with the stubborn child before her.

”But I won't be able to have breakfast and dinner with you, I won't be able to spend my nights with you on the rooftop or my weekends.” Adam added with a sad expression.

”I-I am sorry but I can't stay here Adam.” Stella spoke up softly, caressing his face.

”Alright! The owner of the apartment said that you can shift back after four or five days. They will clean up the place and change all the locks.” He replied as he helped her down from his lap.

”You can do as you please.” He added looking directly into her eyes before he headed out of the study.