Chapter 121 - New Lead (1/2)

Stella was getting dressed up for their dinner.

Even though they were having their dinner out in the open, Adam had asked her to keep it light and simple. She was more than happy to oblige.

She wore a light peach colored off-shoulder frock which covered till her knees. The dress had two layers of clothes, the inner being plain whereas the outer layer of a soft, see through material which had some golden flakes in it.

The dress seemed to glitter under the warm lighting of the bathroom with the slightest of her movements.

She kept the makeup to minimum but used a starking maroon lip shade to paint her lips. Tying up her hair in a messy bun, she left a few strands lose, allowing them to frame her face. The only jewelry she wore was the ring that Adam had purposed her with.

After putting on a pair of golden wedges, she looked at her reflection in the vanity mirror, one last time.

Satisfied with her look, Stella's lip curled up in a soft smile as she headed towards the bedroom where Adam was patiently waiting for her.

When she entered the room, her eyes landed on Adam, who was sitting on the mattress as he played with his phone.

”I am ready.” She spoke up softly.

Adam raised his head, his eyes shifting from his phone to look at her.

”You are looking beautiful.” His lips curled up in a bright smile, one which could easily steal your breath away.

”And you look ravishing, as always.” Stella returned his smile with her own.

He was wearing a midnight blue dress pants, which hugged his toned legs perfectly, and a pearl white button-down shirt. The shirt was left untucked, the first two buttons left undone and the sleeves were folded up to his elbows.

He stood before Stella and cupped her face. ”Let's go before I change my mind.” He pecked her pursed lips before guiding her out.

Circles of yellow fairy lights illuminated the cold sand. A wooden table was placed in the centre, accompanied by a two wooden chairs. A vase filled with white roses were resting in the middle of the table.

Stella took it all in, and turned her head to face Adam.

The sea breeze was playing with his already unkempt hair, making them more wild. But it didn't reduce his charm, but rather added more to it.

”How do you always manage to do such things?” Stella asked him as she shook her head, her lips curled up in an unnoticeable smile.