Stella made her way back to the table with Jane, but before she could get there, she could already here Rachel glossing over Michael and telling him about how she helped Stella in school, because she was friendless and so lonely.
"...I don't know if she ever told you, but she was always so lonely and had no friends, so I always took it upon myself to look out for her. Rachel said.
Stella could here everything Rachel said to Michael. There was a sweet innocence in her voice but Stella could tell that it was all fake and nothing more than ana ct to look sweet, and kind.
Stella and Jane approached to the table, but when Rachel turned to see them she gasped, not because she thought Stella had heard her but because Jane was with her.
"Jane?" She blurted out.
Jane gave a smile as she waved at Rachel. " Hello Rachel".
" Oh I Ran into her on my way over here, you don't mind if she joins us , do you? Stella asked.
"UM.....No. It's fine. " Rachel said her voice shaky.
"Great, have a seat, Jane." Stella said. So What were you guys saying , Stella asked.
"AH, it wasn't anything important, we should eat quickly before our food get's cold. Rachel quickly said. " JANE, She's always so confident, even though we joined the company on the same day as temps. UGHH, I hate that she thinks, she can do whatever she want's just because she is pretty and popular. Rachel thought.
Just then Michael's voice broke out. Well this is a surprise, when did you and Stella become friends.?" He asked.
"Oh, Miss Stella helped me with something , but....what happened to your shirt Mr. Michael, It is so stained and it looks expensive.
"Oh it was a mistake, and I already cleaned most of it off, hopefully the day runs quickly so I can get home and get it cleaned immediately. Michael said.
"Rachel was not comfortable with how Jane brought up the question about the shirt and thought to make her regret it.
"Gosh Jane, you must have been really hungry, I have never seen a woman eat as much as you do. Rachel said as she stared at at the food on her tray.
"Oh, my Grandfather would always advice me to eat a lot of food no matter whether you a re a man or woman, and I like eating a lot, it gives me the strength to get my work done. Jane said.
"PFFT. Jane laughed. I see, but be careful though, If you don't watch how you eat , you might end up gaining a lot of weight. you wouldn't want to get fat, would you?? Rachel said with a smile, but Stella noticed that She was trying to pick on Jane.
Stella wanted to speak up, but Janes voice already broke out. " Oh no need to worry about that, Miss Jane, I go to the gym every chance I get, and I should actually be telling you that. You should try eating a little more, you are shorter than the average person and you look a bit underfed almost malnourished ,you should try adding more food on your tray from now on, don't you think??
"Stella choked o her food, trying to mask her laughter. she wanted to speak up, but kept quiet seeing as Jane could handle her self perfectly fine.
Rachel, was stunned as she didn't expect Jane to speak to her like that, but she didn't say anything and just smiled not wanting to loose her perfect Image.
......They had finished eating and cleared their trays, but Michael was in a hurry to live."I have some work to do, so I'm gonna head up first" He said.
"Alright then we'll see you later, Jane quickly said.
As Michael left, Stella turned to live," I'm gonna go to the Cafe to get something to drink, would you like anything?" Stella asked.
"OH! Then let me buy you coffee, to thank you. Jane said.
Maybe next time, I want to be alone and have somethings to think off, and I am your senior in the office so I should be the one to pay, but before Stella could finish talking Rachel quickly cut in, rapping her hand around Stella's arm.
"OHHH Then I want a hot cappuccino!! Thanks Stella, she said with a smile. But Stella pulled her hand away as she turned to face Jane.
"What about you, Jane, what would you like?? Stella asked, not paying any attention to Rachel........I'd like an Iced americano please, and let me treat you next time!!
"Okay no problem I'd meet you guys upstairs." Stella said leaving Rachel and Jane together.
"So.... Jane, That's Stella's cardigan right?? When did you two become so close??" I've never seen you talk to her before, so I was surprised when I saw you with her at our table." Rachel said.
"Oh , I was stuck In the restroom, because I didn't have a pad on me, But then Stella went upstairs to get me a pad and lent me her cardigan, too, she's a total lifesaver, don't you think??
"Rachel's face quickly drained of color..." What?? So Jane was the one who was stuck inside the restroom.? No way...! I hope she doesn't recognize my voice" Rachel thought to her self as the realization had hit her.
" Oh that's Stella for you. I guess you could say she is a busy body and a bit nosy. Rachel said with a little laugh. She just can't seem to stay out of people's business even when they are complete strangers....and I suggest that you keep your distance from her, I have known her for years so I have a good sense of what she is like".......Rachel said trying to make Stella look bad." But you know what they say, Trust is the mother of deceit. I'm saying all this for your sake Jane".
"Thanks for the advice Rachel. But I don't think she was being nosy at all, Nosy is when you worry about how much your co-worker has to eat. If you're that interested in other people's affair, why didn't you just tell me you didn't have any pad?
Jane said, stepping into the elevator as the door's closed." You're the one I should be careful of, she said as she pressed the elevator button.
"Oh are you not coming in" Jane said with a playful grin on her face.
The elevator door's closed leaving Rachel standing in front of it, too stunned to speak, her face twisted ins hock, fear and anger.
" What, did she recognize my voice, what if she starts a rumor? This is all Stella's fault if she didn't bring Jane to the table non of this would be happening."