Stella had been in the restroom tending to her , braised hand, she had spent about Eight minutes or more, she couldn't help but think of all the terrible things Rachel would have said by time she had left the table to now, Stella finally decided to get back to the table since she had spent a fair amount of time in the restroom.
While heading back, from the outside of the door, she could already hear Rachel's soft voice. "I'm telling you, Stella was like that when we were younger, Isn't it hilarious??Rachel said, with a playful grin.
Stella could hear her name from Rachel's mouth and she knew it was nothing positive. On reaching the table, she noticed that Rachel had slumped on Michael, with her fingers rapped around his....Stella could tell , that Rachel wasn't drunk, but was acting like she was. Probably to use the opportunity to make her move on Michael.
"Oh Rachel ,you must already be drunk, why don't you stop drinking and head home, I can call an Uber for you." Stella said. And plus it's not safe for you to stay out like this.
"Nooooo. I wanna stay, I can handle myself just fine, so you don't need to worry about me .Rachel quickly said.
No, no more drinks for you, and of course I have to worry, what are friends for right??Stella said with a grin on her face, and plus you are my best friend, wouldn't want anything to happen to you. I live just across the street. but you don't remember your place is not s close to the area, so best you be on your way now.
But before Rachel could say another word, Stella quickly picked her and lead her towards the door and out of the lounge.
Rachel tried to argue more, but Michael helped pick up her bag, obviously not happy to see her live, but if he was to say that, he knew it would make Stella upset. Rachel glanced at Stella .but Stella only smiled and helped her into the car.
See you soo Rachel, have a good night. Stella said while waving at her cab. When Rachel was finally gone, Stella went back inside. When she got back inside, she could already feel that the mood had changed. Michael was sitting back, his glass his hand with a moody expression on his face, he couldn't even care to hide it, not even sparing her a glance when she sat down. It was too obvious that he didn't want Rachel to leave.
She didn't say anything about it, until Michael finally realized the silence in the air, he then turned to face Stella.
Oh hey, how is your hand does it still hurt?? Michael asked.
"No it's ok now, hurt's a little but I guess it will be fine" Stella said as she reached up and removed her glasses as she rubbed her eyes. She could notice Michael starring at her, a bit to long . "Is there something on my face?? She asked, trying to figure out why he starred at her.
Oh, it's just that you look so beautiful without your glasses, Michael said. Have you thought of getting contact lenses , they would look really good on you and suit you better.
"Yes actually, I have been thinking about getting them for a while now, maybe when I get a raise or maybe get into the investment market." Stella said as a smile tugged on her lips.
Michael raised a brow, his interest was clearly piqued." Stocks?? I didn't know you were into the stocks market."
"Well I am actually interested, but I really don't know what I am suppose to do, can you teach me Michael, with how smart you are, it should be really easy for you, plus I don't know anyone as smart and reliable as you are.
Michael's chest lifted slightly as his eyes, beamed with pride, " Well I know I am smart, but I prefer to stay humble and quiet about it, I appreciate that you noticed my skills and I would love to teach you everything I know. But first of all cheers , let's make a toast to this moment. Michael said.
Stella smiled as she lifted her glass to his, trying to play along.
it didn't take a minute and Michael had already started telling her everything she could know about Stocks and investment, also giving her instructions on what to invest in and what not, In the midst of the conversation Michael would some times talk astray. Maybe talking about himself and the investment he had made in the past that came out successful. But Stella only listened as she tried to gather information.
Some time had past and when Stella glanced at her time, it was already some minutes to eight, and she didn't want to stay out late, she quickly rounded the conversation up, and told Michael it was getting late and that she wanted to head back in.
"Of course, sorry I must have lost track of the time, why don't I work you back" Michael said. But Stella immediately refused telling him not to worry ,since her apartment was just across, they bid their fare well to each other, before Stella left and made her way back to her apartment.