Stella had settled into her work, as she barely noticed as the hours passed until it was time to have her lunch break. She stretched on her sit when she noticed Michael had worked up to her desk, flashing a smirk.
"Stella, aren't you going to have lunch." Michael asked, I was on my way to the cafeteria and I thought we could have lunch together.
Yeah, I guess that's ok..... Stella said, as she glanced at her phone.
On their way to the stairs, Stella noticed Rachel trying to catch up to them before they got on the elevator, " Are you guys headed to the cafeteria?? Why don't we go together, this will be the first time three of us are having lunch together.? Stella said with fake excitement.
Michael smiled at the thought of it, Yes of course, you should join us.
As they waited for the elevator, Stella could feel Rachel's eyes glancing towards her, with every chance she got, the elevator doors flew open and just as they stepped in , Rachel turned to Stella and spoke up . "OH Stella!! I've never seen you wear that blouse before, is it new?? It's really pretty and it looks good on you. Rachel said, but Stella couldn't mistake the evil grin plastered on Rachel's face.
She was up to something. Stella smiled politely but didn't reply.
They made their way downstairs to the cafeteria, they picked up their food tray and got their serving of curry chicken soup and rice. Rachel stood in front, with Stella behind her and Michael behind Stella. Stella could see Rachel in front looking around as if searching for a free table, but at the same time taking subtle glances back at Stella.
Rachel immediately turned around , and as if Stella knew she moved to the side.
SPLAT!!! The curry chicken soup on Rachels tray had poured on Michael's white shirt. "Oh no!! Rachel gasped, rushing over to Michael. "I-I'm so sorry!! I didn't know that was going to happen, Are you ok?! OH MY GOD. I was only looking around for a table.
No, no it's fine it's not like it was intentional. Michael said. Stella stared at Rachel, she was almost certain that had been intentional and she was meant to be the target.
Michael stood with his arms stretched as he was drenched in curry. His face covered with a sorry look and a hint of mild irritation. Thank God the stew wasn't too hot, he said.
Don't just stand there and ask him if he's okay, Stella said. go fetch some tissues.
HUH??WHAT? A-Are you telling me .....to go get tissues? Rachel said , her face doused in shock.
Yeah, you're the one who spilled soup all over him. Stella said. Isn't that a reason enough.
....O-Okay, ..I'll go get some. Rachel said as she stormed away in anger. She could hear Stella and Michael talking.
"What are you going to do, and you really liked that shirt Stella said. I know and it's the one you got for me on our one year anniversary. I'LL see if I can get the stain out, I wish she would have been more careful though. Michael said.
Rachel was angry that her plan did not work, she scrunched her face up as she made her way to the restroom. she stormed into the restroom, slamming the door behind her.
"Ugh!! Why was Stella just standing there? Rachel thought. "She's usually the one who jumps up to fix everything. Why does she seem so different these days? Rachel muttered as she glared at her own reflection.
"Excuse me...." Just then a soft voice came from one of the stalls....."is someone there?? Please, could I ask for a favor?
Rachel rolled her eyes, ignoring the person in the stall as she grabbed the tissue and made her way out of the restroom. Rachel made her way to the table and handed the tissue to Stella, upon looking around she realized that , Michael was no where to be seen.
"Where is Mr. Michael , Rachel asked. He wen to the washroom, I'm also going to was my hands," Stella said, as she left the table.
Stella made her way to the washroom, finished washing her hands and was about to leave when she heard a soft voice.
"E-Excuse me, could I ask you for a favor please?" The soft voice asked.
"Huh is someone there, how can I help you," Stella replied.
"Yes, Yes, thank you so much, Can you help me with a pad I am terribly stained, If your not to busy."
"Ok .please wait a moment, I'll go get some immediately, I'd be right back, " Stella said as she quickly left the washroom.
She quickly made her way back with a small purse and a cardigan. "Hey it' me I'm back. I'll slide my purse under the door, feel free to use whatever you want, I also brought you a cardigan, in case some blood leaked through your clothes, Take your time, I will wait out here for you.
Thank you!, Thank you! so much!! The girl said taking the purse and cardigan from Stella. Moment's later she opened the door to reveal her self.
"OHH Jane, I should have recognized your voice I didn't know it was you, Hope your more comfortable now.
" So your my lifesaver, " Jane said as she rushed towards Stella and gave her a hug." "Thank you so much , I don't know what I would have done, Not a lot of people came in to use the restroom, and I left my phone at the table, I really thought I was gonna be stuck here without being able to even eat my lunch."
"The person who came in before you just left without even saying a word, so I am happy you showed up. Jane said.
"Huh , someone just left without helping you? Stella asked as she was shocked to hear this.
" Yes, I guess they were to busy , or in a rush, but it's ok , because I was bale to meet you, My life saver, Jane said with a playful smile on her face."
"It's ok really ,and since you haven't eaten yet would you like to join me for lunch?Stella asked.
"Oh do you mean that, I would love too!!" Jane replied.