Chapter 90 - Hallucinating (1/2)

”Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.” She shrieked at the top of her lungs.

Adam chuckled at her reaction. She looked as if she had seen some ghost. Stella picked up a pillow that was next to her and put it on the phone's screen, covering the camera. She could still hear Adam's laugh bursting through the phone's speaker. It was like a soothing melody to her, but she wasn't in the condition to enjoy it. She hastily made her way to the couch where her clothes were placed.

Picking up her clothes, she put them on hurriedly. After making sure that she was dressed, she made her way back to her phone. The call was still connected. Adam still had a silly smile on his face. Stella laid down on the bed, picking up the phone. She held the phone before her face. Her lips were pursed in a pout as she was glaring at Adam.

”Why didn't you tell me this before?” She asked him.

Adam only shrugged in response. ”I did, eventually.” He gave her a goofy smile.

Stella could feel her anger melting away slowly. How could she stay angry with him? Specially when he smiles like that.

”You are a bully.” Stella murmured under her breath but Adam still caught on it.

”When did I bully you sweetheart? Trust me, you wouldn't be able to keep your hands off me the day I actually bully you.” Adam winked at her.

Stella could only roll her eyes at him. She knew she wouldn't be able to win against him in a verbal confrontation. So, she decided to keep her mouth shut.

”When will you come back?” Stella asked him.

Adam heaved out a tired sigh. ”It will take me at least three more days to wind up things here. The situation is actually worse than it seemed. It's a good thing that you forced me to come here.”

”Three more days?” Stella gave him a sad smile.

”I can't do anything about it sweetheart.” Adam replied with a heavy heart. It's been only a single day and he could see the longing in her face. May be this distance will do them some good.

”I know it's not your fault. But I will miss you.” Stella added with a soft smile on her face.

”I will miss you too my baby girl.” Adam replied softly looking intently at her face. Only he knew how bad he wanted to hug her at the moment and keep her in his arms.

Stella could see the tiredness on his face. She had already noticed that he was still wearing his suit. ”You should go and freshen up. Eat something then take some rest. No more work for the rest of the night.” She spoke up, giving him a stern look.

”No, keep talking to me.” Adam replied as his eyebrows furrowed.