9 Chapter Nine

Stella

"This store is nice"

I agreed with Belle as we both walked around and looked at all the different clothes on the racks. She begged me to shop with her for a romantic getaway with her husband. Yes husband, they finally got married and was planning on having kids very soon.

"I want a sexy lingerie, she said as she started going through the lingerie section. She took out a few handing them to me before she grabbed some herself and we went to the changing room.

" So how's your work coming along?, she asked when I sat down as she changed into the black lace lingerie.

" It's great"

"Just that? What is your boss like? Is she mean and grumpy?, she asked I chuckled slightly.

" Actually I have two bosses including her husband"

"Really? Is he hot?"

"Belle! What kind of question is that?, I asked out loud but she only laughed.

" It's a question that you haven't answered yet".

"I've never looked at him that way but yes he's hot.... And handsome, I say as she walked out looking fine as ever. The lingerie fitted her curves perfectly and the way her hair was loose on her shoulders made her look even better.

" See? You can admit that a guy is hot without looking at them that way. So how do I look?, she said walking to the mirror to look at herself.

" You look amazing; Mark is so going to drool over you"

She smiled back at me before inspecting herself once more.

"So take this or try on the others?"

"I don't think the others would fit you as this one, I say as she nodded and went back to change. After a few minute she came out and we went back to the clothes area.

" Maybe I should buy a skirt don't you think? "

I wasn't paying any attention to Belle because my eyes were glued to the man at the front who was checking out the jewelry section.

That man was my Boss.

He was talking with the lady as she took out a different jewelry each time and showed him. He turned his head behind him and his eyes landed on mine. I sighed deeply as he turned around fully and started coming towards me.

"This one is nice, I heard Belle say as a pink skirt was pushed up to my face. She removed it and now my boss was in my face.

" Stella, shopping in your little spare time huh?"

" ummm-

"Stella, who's this?, I heard Belle say as she came up beside me.

" My name is Daryl, Stella's boss, he said extending his hand as Belle shook it with a small smile.

"Nice to meet you I'm Belle"

They released hands and Daryl turned his attention back to me. He was dressed in a grey button up shirt and a dark pants and his hair was styled perfectly.

"Stel, I have to go Mark needs me at home take care, Belle said giving me a hug before scurrying off. I watched her leave then looked at Daryl.

" What are you shopping for? A dress, heels, jewelry?, he asked putting his hands in his pocket.

"Nothing I just came here with Belle to help her shop for her romantic getaway, I replied staring up at him.

" Oh that's nice. I'm here to buy something for Amanda. Help me look"

He turned and walked off as I followed him. I stared at all the beautiful jewelry under the glass case. Some were necklaces and the others were rings and hand bracelets.

"I was thinking of a necklace with a heart on it, he said as the lady took out two necklaces in a jewelry box; one was red and the other was dark green.

" The red one is nice, I say looking at it.

" It's beautiful "

He traced his fingers over it before nodding to the lady and saying he wanted that one.

I heard a small whimper and looked over my shoulder and saw a small boy hiding behind a shelf of clothes. I walked over towards him and bent down in front of him.

"Hey, are you OK? Why are you here alone?, I asked in a soothing way as I patted his head.

" I can't find my mommy, he said as he started to cry softly. I hushed him before taking his hand and started walking around the store with him. I didn't see anyone who seemed to be missing a child.

" Tony! "

I turned around from where I was and saw a lady coming towards us in a hurry.

"Tony what have I told you about running off, she said taking him up and kissimg his cheek.

" I'm sorry if he caused you any trouble, he's a little troublemaker.

"He did not, I replied touching Tony's hair and smiling at him. He gave me a broad smile as he looked at me.

" Thank you, she said as I nodded and she walked off. I went back to the front of the store to see that Daryl was gone. I left the store checking my watch to see that I have at least half an hour before I had to go to work. It was a Saturday and I get two hours of free time before work.

! HONK!"

I looked over and saw Daryl in his car. I walked over towards him before entering the back of the car.

"Where did you run off to?, he asked as he drove off.

" There was a little boy who lost him mom so I helped him find her "

" So you're good with kids?, he asked staring me through the rear view mirror.

"I don't exactly know, I don't have any"

" So doesn't your boyfriend want them?"

"Now is definatley the wrong time to have kids and plus I'm still young. I have all the time in the world, I answered relaxing in the seat. We kept silent after that but it wasn't uncomfortable ; more like peaceful.

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" Amanda isn't here and I already ate so you don't have to make any breakfast, Daryl said as we stepped from the elevator and walked side by side down the hallway. I stopped at my room as he continued on going downstairs.

I took off my bag and my coat. I wrapped my hair in a bun before leaving the room.

I entered the master bedroom to see Daryl standing staring out the glass pane at the city. I went towards the bed and started making it. He must've noticed my presence because he turned around and started watching me. I felt uncomfortable as he watched me spread the bed. I finished and took up their basket with dirty clothes. I glanced at Daryl once more before leaving the room.

"Looks who's finally here, I heard a voice that I knew to well say as I turned around and saw Francis standing with a huge smile on his face.

" Good morning Francis, how can I help you?"

" You can help by picking out a suit for me to wear to the party this Friday"

"Trust me when I say this, I have bad fashion taste in men suits".

"It doesn't matter, I need your help"

"Fine but now will you excuse me I have work to do I say and walked off as he chuckled.