Chapter 246 - You Have Changed (1/2)

”Here's your breakfast, Boss.” Bella walked inside with a tray in her hand, her heels clicking against the marbled floor and making a clink sound with each of her step. She walked up to the couch and placed down the tray on the glass table before it.

”Good morning, Bella. And thank you so much for this.” Stella greeted her as she left her desk and walked up to the couch. After her early morning activities with Adam, she had called Bella to grab breakfast for two on her way to the company as it was too early for the office canteen to have some food. And there was no way she was eating any leftovers. She did have a good scolding from her doctor on her last appointment regarding the matter.

”It's no big deal. It was on my way anyways.” Bella shook her head in a no as her eyes wandered around the room as she looked for a certain someone.

As if reading her thoughts, Stella let out a small chuckle. ”He's inside.” She replied to her unsaid question as she began to unpack their breakfast.

”Oh!” Bella scratched the back of her head sheepishly. ”Is Boss fine? I mean, I was too shocked to say or ask him anything when I saw him yesterday.” She explained it to her, keeping her voice as low as she could.

”Yeah! He's completely fine.” Stella gave her a polite smile before continuing. ”And can you please keep it to yourself?” She looked at her intently as she asked her, which was actually more of an order.

”You don't even have to ask me that.” Bella pursed her lips as she mimicked zipping them, putting on a lock and throwing the key away. Her antics earned a loud heartfelt laughter from Stella as she gave her a thumbs up.

Giving one last look at the smiling face of her Boss, Bella walked out of the office with a bright smile embracing her own lips. She was too happy for Stella as the lady was back to her cheerful self. For her, both of her bosses deserved to have every single ounce of happiness in this world .

”Good morning, my love.” A husky voice interrupted her thoughts, making her stop her movements and look up from the bunch of cardboard and aluminium boxes.

Right before her, stood the man of her dreams which owned her heart and soul. He was all dressed up in an all dark blue professional attire as he leaned his back against her desk, or was it his desk now that he was back. He had his eyes fixed on her small frame as a loving smile graced his face.

”How long have you been standing there?” Stella narrowed her eyes as she questioned the man. A faint blush crept up on her cheeks as the thought of him staring at her for long registered in her mind. She shifted her attention back to the dishes which were resting on the table as she tried her best to look back into his gray orbs.

”You have changed.” His words made her look up again, a frown marring her forehead as she scrunched her eyebrows together. Before she could inquire him about his remark, he began to explain it on his own. ”I have witnessed you acting all headstrong and tough. Even though you are still the same little naive girl whom I fell head over heels in love with, you are so much tougher.” He took a pause and began to walk towards her with slow steps.

”You managed to keep this whole business empire running and on its feet. You managed to solve those problems on your own which arose after my disappearance.” He stopped one he was close to the couch and settled down next to her. Raising his hand up, he brought it closer to her face and cupped her cheeks.

”I never knew that my little elf could even bare claws.” He leaned in and pressed a soft kiss on her forehead, his lips lingering there for some time. ”I am so proud of you, my little vixen.” He murmured softly against her skin before moving his lips away.

Stella gave him a bright smile, showing off her pearly white teeth, before scowling at him. The sudden change in her expressed confused him but a chuckle left his lips when he heard her response. ”Can you stop with those nicknames? You go around giving me a new one every week. And my little vixen, seriously?” She rolled her eyes at him as she passed him a plate.

”Well, what's wrong with that?” Adam questioned her with an amused expression. ”You are indeed my little vixen.” He patted the top of her head with proud smirk resting on his face. His actions earned him a low groan from his dear wife.

The duo continued to tease each other every now and then as they enjoyed their breakfast. Adam looked intently at her smiling face which was brimming with joy as she was telling him about some of the events which happened in his absence, a warmth spreading in his chest.

'If only I could pause the time and the two of us could stay like this forever, with you always smiling just like now.' He wished to himself, even though he that it wouldn't change anything, he still wished. He knew it was impossible for them to lead a happy and simple life, for they had too many enemies hiding in the shadows. But he would do every single thing in his power to ensure she was always protected.