189 Back home (2)

After dinner they spent some time chatting.

Stella pulled Sarah on the side and whispered: "You are staying in the same room with Aiden?"

"Yes. Is that a problem?" Sarah raised her eyebrows. Her body was stiff showing that she is ready to argue if needed. Or leave, again.

"No. As long as you know what you are doing." Stella quickly responded. She does not want to agitate Sarah, not now when she finally returned home.

Sarah knew that her mom is thinking of the rule that they taught them since they were very young: first school, then job, then love (family). "Mom, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. And also...", Sarah faintly smiled, "he takes care of me more than how much I take care of myself."

"I find that highly believable.", Stella confirmed. She knows that Sarah is borderline reckless and enjoys the thrills; high-adrenaline activities are her favorites. That young man taking care of her more than herself is something that it's easy to believe.