My Little Sunshine

In the dining room which was more like a hall, Adam and Stella sat across from each other. The dishes served were piping hot, steam coming out from them. The old butler left not wanting to be the third wheel, after making sure they didn't need anything else.

They both dug in, eating in silence. None of them spoke about what had happened earlier in the day. As for Stella, she decided not to bother herself about his lie for the time being and left the questioning for tomorrow. She was too tired to deal with anything else for now. All she wanted to do at the moment was to eat the delicious food before her to her satisfaction and have a good sleep.

Adam glanced at Stella every now and then in between his bites. He could sense that her mind was stuck somewhere else. 'May be she's just stressed over the day's event.' He wanted to ask her but decided against it as he didn't want to ruin her mood. He just couldn't stand to see those dazzling eyes tear up again. 

After getting done with their dinner, Adam guided her to the first floor to the guest room she would be staying in. 

"That's my room over there." He said pointing to the door opposite to the one they were standing before. "If there's any problem just wake me up." He added.

Opening the guest room's door, he ushered her in without crossing the threshold. He stood in the same spot and once again reminded her, "Don't hesitate waking me up if there's any problem. If you want to drink something, there's a small refrigerator close to the balcony." 

Stella nodded in response, "Okay. I will keep that in mind. Thank you so much." 

Adam narrowed his eyes at her listening to that thank you of hers again. "Stop thanking me. If you really want to thank me then treat me out for lunch someday." 

Stella took his words seriously, "I definitely will." 

Adam could only shake his head in helplessness. 'As if I will ever let you pay the bill for it.' 

"I am sure Uncle Rob must have arranged some nightwear for you." Adam told her, shoving his hands inside the pockets of his dress pants.

"I brought some with me." Stella replied meekly.

"Then I will let you rest now. Off you go to bed. Good night." Adam gave her a gentle smile.

"Good night to you as well." Stella smiled back at him.

Adam nodded and turned around towards his room which was actually opposite to hers, just across the hallway.

Stella only closed the door once she saw him enter his room. She freshened up quickly and changed into a baggy t-shirt and cotton shorts. She jumped on the bed, dragging the quilt up to her neck and fell asleep as soon as she closed her eyes.

In the room opposite to hers, Adam sat on the edge of his bed wearing only black silk trousers. His damp hairs were a mess with water dripping from the ends on to the ground. Now that he was not worried about the little lady anymore knowing that she must be sleeping peacefully by now, his mind drifted to the day's event. 

He picked up his cellphone, dialing a number, he put the phone to his ear waiting for the call to connect. 

"What is it with you now?" A man spoke groggily, picking up the call after the third ring.

"I need you to do something for me. But do it as soon as you can." Adam replied.

"What is it?" The other man asked. 

Adam slowly explained the details of what had happened, not missing out a single thing.

"It's damn obvious Adam. Who else it can be if not for that pervert?" The man asked him.

"Do you think he has the guts to go against me Blake?" Adam asked him in return.

Blake Collins was not only the owner of a number of big clubs in the city but he had his own underground network. He could find out about anything as long as he wanted. He was also responsible for Adam's security.

"You have a point." Blake replied.

"Look into it, and assign someone for her protection. Though I will try to keep her by my side until the matter is resolved." Adam asked again.

"Okay, I will try to find out as soon as I can." Blake replied with seriousness, the usual playfulness in his voice was long gone. 

Adam hummed in response, cutting off the call. For a moment he had his doubts on Albert but after thinking it through, he didn't think it was him. That sleazeball could never have the guts to go against him no matter what.

What worried Adam more was not knowing whether the person was after him or Stella? His mind wouldn't be at rest till he gets rid of the person. Heaving out a sigh Adam decided to finally resign to his bed. He fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.