My Little Sunshine

Chapter 36: I Give You My Word

The day went by and Stella didn't get to see Adam, not even at lunch and dinner. She wanted to ask the old butler but thought that it would be a bit awkward after what he had witnessed earlier in the day. 

As if sensing her hesitation while having her dinner, the old butler politely said, "He had some work to do during lunch, so he had it in his room. As for now, he sends his apologies to you, he asked me to inform you that he had a video conference to attend with some overseas company." 

"Oh! Thank you." She replied, giving him a polite smile. After getting done with her dinner, she headed upstairs to her room. She wanted to talk to him but decided to do it later thinking that he might still be busy with the meeting.

She headed directly to the bathroom to freshen up. After taking a quick shower, she dressed up in a turquoise crop top that had beast written on it in purple. She paired it with black denim shorts. She towel dried her waist long hairs a bit, leaving them open. 

Looking at herself in the mirror one more time she headed out of the room after wearing her slippers. She knocked lightly on the dark wood door that was opposite to hers. After getting no response, she knocked once again, tapping her feet on the floor with nervousness. Still not getting any response, she turned around to head back but the door opened. 

"Come in." She heard him say in his usual deep voice.

Stepping in Stella shifted her eyes to look at the person she had come to talk to, but her throat ran dry after seeing what was before her. 

Adam was only wearing a black loose fitting trousers, his upper half naked as he was busy drying his hairs with a small towel. Droplets of water ran down his taut muscles, glistening under the faint light of his room. She couldn't help but gawk at him. He looked no less than those high paid models you see in those famous fashion magazines and shows. 

As if sensing a pair of eyes at him, he looked up only to see the girl who has been messing with his mind these days, staring at him. 

"Like what you are seeing?" He said, amused by her expressions. "Or may I say, gawking?" 

His voice brought her out of her trance. Her face becoming red, she turned around to avoid looking at him. 

"Isn't it too late to turn around?" He teased her.

"I-I-I didn't know that.." Stella tried to reply to him but couldn't find the words. "I wanted to have a chat with you." She finally told him the reason she came for after two whole minutes.

"I thought it must be Uncle Rob at this hour. Give me a minute, I will wear a shirt." He said, deciding not to put her in a difficult position for now. 

"I am done." She heard him say. It was only then that she turned around, her face still a lighter shade of red. 

"I wanted to talk to you. Do you have some free time?" She asked, not looking directly at him.

"Yeah sure! Let's head upstairs." He said, giving her a nod which he doubted she even saw.

"Upstairs?" She asked in confusion.

"Yeah! It's my favorite spot in the place." He said, giving her a lopsided smile.

Stella nodded in reply and they headed upstairs with Adam leading the way. Once they were on the rooftop, Stella was completely awestruck at the sight before her. 

"Do you like it?" He asked her, looking at her bewildered expressions.

"I-I-I It's beautiful." She said taking in her surroundings.

"Yes, it is." Adam said while his eyes were at her. "It's beautiful." 

Stella nodded at his answer. 

"Come, I will show you something better." Adam said, taking her hand and dragging her to the back of the garden. 

Stella looked down from the railings covered by creepers. Her eyes widened looking at the back of the house. There was a small lake, surrounded by tall trees. The moon shining over the view, brightening the midnight sky as well the water of the lake, making the ripples glitter under its reflection.

While Stella was busy being mesmerized by the view, Adam was looking at her with all of his attention. 

"It's beautiful." Stella finally spoke up after several minutes. 

"You wanted to talk about something." Adam spoke up.

"Oh! Yeah." Stella turned to look at him, leaning against the railing.

"I am all ears." He gave her a bright smile. Under the dark sky, his features looked more sharpened, giving him a devilish look. 

Stella pursed her lips, thinking about how to voice out her thoughts. " I thought about what you said earlier today." She spoke up after a while. "I will give you a chance. But you cannot break my trust, not even once." She said looking up at him.

Adam was utterly shocked by her statement. He looked at her with his eyes widened, popping out of their sockets. "Wh-What did you say?" Adam stammered asking her.

Stella repeated her statement once again, this time a bit slower. As soon as she finished speaking, Adam took her into his arms. He hugged her tightly, holding her close to him. "Thank you! Thank you so much Stella. You don't have any idea how much it means to me. And I will never break your trust, not even if it costs me my life. I give you my word." 

Stella stood there quietly as Adam hugged her as if his life depended on it.