Chapter 146 - Try Being A Girl (1/2)

Saturday evening,

Stella was rushing up to the flight of stairs when she saw the old butler, who was heading towards the kitchen, and stopped suddenly after climbing a couple of steps.

”Uncle Rob?” She called out to him.

”Yes, child?” The old butler replied politely. He had gotten used to her presence around the house. He knew by now that this little one had a heart of gold and wasn't like those gold diggers he had seen. Moreover, her presence brightened up the whole place, making it more lively. He couldn't remember when was the last time the mansion was brimming with such a joyful delight after his master passed away.

”Have you seen Adam? I have been looking for him everywhere, but he seems to have disappeared.” Stella asked him stomping her right foot on the floor like a child.

”I saw him heading towards the master bedroom, but that was like half an hour ago. You should check there.” The old butler replied politely to her, his lips were curled up in a wide smile, adding more wrinkles on his already aged face.

”I will, I was heading there anyways. Thank you so much Uncle Rob.” Stella passed him a bright smile before rushing up the stairs and to the master bedroom.

”These two are inseparable.” He muttered under his breath, shaking his head sideways as the smile on his face became more bright.

”Oh Lord, always keep them blessed and happy like this.” He muttered a prayer before heading to the kitchen.

Stella walked into the room only to find it empty. It was exactly the same as she had left it an hour ago. No, wait! There was something new added to the bed.

She walked towards it with soft and steady steps. The corners of her eyes began to wrinkle as her lips broke into a bright smile.

There was a gown placed on the bed neatly, along with matching accessories and a shoe box.

'He needs to stop buying me new dresses for every occasion. I am not even done wearing all the dresses that Katherine got me.' She shook her head sideways before going around the bed.

After sitting down next to the dress, she traced her hand over the fine material, her fingers gliding over the smooth layers of chiffon.

”Do you like it?” Adam's voice brought her movements to a halt. She looked up and found him leaning against the wall next to the walk-in closet.

”Don't tell me that you were in the closet and came out when I was busy admiring the dress?” Stella gave him a stern look, narrowing her eyes at him.

”I can't miss your expressions, can I now?” Adam shrugged and began to walk towards her.

”Do you like the dress or not?” He asked her again as he stood next to where she was sitting.

”You are the one who got me this dress, how can I not like it?” Stella looked at him, craning her neck to have a better view of his face.

”I love it Adam.” She continued after a pause.

Adam gave her his signature smile, showing off his pearly white teeth. Stella felt her heart skip a beat as she gazed at his face.

”Now start getting ready, you take so much time and we don't want to be late or else Uncle Liam will have my head on a platter.” He patted the top of her head, earning a glare from her.

”Try being a girl.” She scoffed in return, swatting his hand away.

”Then who will be your boyfriend?” Adam added with a smirk.