The next morning,
Stella got up from the bed and tucked herself under the covers. After robbing her eyes, she averted them towards the nightstand. “What’s this?”She took the piece of paper laid on the nightstand.
She opened it. “Last night was amazing, you were amazing. I kissed you goodbye after you slept in my arms. I love you, princess.” Stella’s mouth curved up into a smile, reading the note. She placed it back. “You were amazing too.” She spoke softly.
Few days ago,Matt, Pamela, and all the workers arrived at the airport. “I want to invite you to my house.” Pamela placed her suitcase on the ground. “No, thank you. I missed my son and I want to see him.” Matt rejected her offer, walking off the place.The driver brought Matt’s car to the airport entrance. “Here you go, sir.” Matt jogged
“Stop crying, Ian.” Stella panicked as Ian sobbed against the pillow. “What to do?” She stopped hyperventilating when her eyes fell on her cell phone. “Should I call him?” She paused for a second, before she finally took a decision.“Your dad will be here in a moment, Ian. Please stop crying now.” Stella comforted while calling Matt. “Hello!” Matt answered. “Um, Ian is crying nonstop and I couldn’t do anything to comfort him.”
As the time went on, Ian closed his eyes repeatedly until he drifted off to sleep. “Ian, do you like the movie?” Matt asked. “He fell asleep.” Stella whispered. A smile drawn on both their faces, before they averted their gazes to the movie. At that time, the movie actor said something funny that made Stella chuckle.Matt laid his eyes on her again, once she covered her mouth to hold back laughter. “
Matt and Leo sat in the living room. “Come with me, little man.” Stella led Ian to his room. “Is something wrong with aunt Nancy?” Ian asked. “Everything will be fine.” Stella comforted. “Just stay in here and play with your toys, okay?”She then made her way towards her room. “There will be lots of tension between Matt and John.” She went inside the bathroom, splashing fresh water against her face. “I should get ready mentally and emotionally.”
“You should focus more on this project, Stella.” Leo brought a cup of coffee for Stella. “Ain’t it important to you?” He sat beside her.Stella threw the pen off her hand and ran her fingers through her hair. “My mind races a mile a minute.” She aggressively bit her lower lip. “I couldn’t sleep the whole night.”“Did something happen after I left?” Stella played with the spoon inside the cup. “Stella.” Leo tapped her shoulder. “You can trust me.” He gave her a warm smile.
Stella stood up by the window waiting for Matt to come to the party. As the soft music played, John walked near her with two glasses of wine. “I don’t drink, John.” She smiled at him. “Uh, I forgot.” He placed one glass on the nearest table.“Why are you standing here?” John grabbed her hand and led her among the crowd. “I wanted to stay away from the crowd before the party starts.” Stella said, shifting her eyes across the huge illuminated room.
Matt and Stella stared at John in silence. The latter approached them with his glaring eyes fixed on the girl he loved. “What about the beautiful time we had together?” John asked, tightening his fists.“That was a mistake, John. Stella had always been mine and no one can stand against our love.” Matt said, holding his chin up. Meanwhile, Stella glanced at John with watery eyes.“It’s my fault that all the people who love me are in pain.” Stella pressed her hand against her chest. “John, Nancy and Matt. My mistakes keep hurting you.” Stella averted her gaze to Matt.
Stella’s phone rung, while John was driving his way towards Stella. He picked up, rolling his eyes. “What do you want from Stella at this late hour?” John roared. “I’m calling her to tell her that Nancy is living tonight. I’m at the airport and I couldn’t hold her back.” Leo informed. “I’m quite busy for Nancy’s shit. Stella and Ian got kidnapped.” John raged. “Wait, what? I-” John hung up before Leo finished his sentence.“Damn!” Leo cursed. He then ran after Nancy until he caught her up. “Nancy!” He yelled. &ld