The next day Stella got ready and headed downstairs to the hall where Ayla was waiting for her.
Ayla needed to go for a gathering that Stephen asked her to attend in the evening and wanted to get some new cloths, so she had asked Stella to go shopping today.
In the hall they meet Stella's parents as they were also heading out.
"Going somewhere?". Stella's father asked casually while on their way to the car striking a conversation.
"Shopping!". Ayla said enthusiastically making the couple chuckle, they know how much Ayla loves shopping.
"Hmm, have fun". Stella's father said.
"Don't get carried away be aware of your surrounding. Stick with each other it's Stella's first time here….". Stella's mother started instructing them like sending two kinder garden kids for shopping like a typical worried mother. "Should I call Stephan to accompany you girls?". Stella's mother added in the end.
"No it's okay. We will manage". Ayla said and glance at Stella's father to help them get out of this situation.
"Oh dear, let the girls be off". Stella's father said to his wife getting the hint from Ayla.
Stella's mother didn't prob on more assuring as Ayla is with Stella and got in the car with Stella's father while the two girls took the other.
Ayla and Stella rode a car to their destination. Ayla was the one driving while Stella sat in the front seat beside her.
Stella noticed that Ayala was a shopaholic with her every choose of clothing being perfect. Stella was fascinated by Ayla's choice and also got herself something.
Stella just wanted to stop with only some dress but was infatuated to buy matching accessories and footwear with them. With Ayla's help Stella was happy with the thing she brought like never before.
After the exhausting shopping Stella and Ayla got into a café and got something refreshing drinks.
"Can you tell me more about Darren?". Stella asked Ayla before taking a sip of her drink.
Ayla raised one of her eyebrow while staring at Stella slyly. "You interested in him?".
"Just curious, not wanting to believe the rumors". Stella simply replied.
"No I don't know much about his interest, but Stephen must, they both are friends. I can ask him for you". Ayla said.
"You are the best". Stella said.
"Oh it's already time. I will be late". Ayla said hastily seeing the time.
"Why don't you directly go their, you are already dress in the new outfit and everything, you can take the car with you. I will take a cab." Stella suggested.
"Yea, that's a good one, but wait don't take the cab. Just wait here someone will be here to get you home." Ayla said and called the Butler to have someone fetch Stella home.
Stella didn't object. She felt warm in her heart. After grandmother died it has always been her home alone whenever she gets back. Greeted by only emptiness with only Rika's company sometime. But now there are people for her waiting for her return.
"Call me once you reach, Bye". Ayla said making her way out.
"Bye". Stella replied.
Stella brought the cup to her lips looking through the glass wall while waiting when her phone rang.
Stella put the cup on the table and got her phone to see an unknown number flash on it.
"Am I speaking with Stella McCartney?". The person on the other end asked.
"Yes, you are?". Stella asked.
"Rayon, this is from xx City police station, there has been thief in your apartment noticed by your landlord, Mrs. Forbes. So, you have to be personally present here to report for it too". The police officer said on the other side.
"Okay, I will be right there just give me some time to come over their". Stella said.
"Okay". Saying this the officer hang up the call.
Stella left the café and hurriedly held a cab and got inside. Stella thought of informing Ayla about the mini trip to xx City and called her.
"You reached so fast?" Ayla asked Stella, making her way out of the garage while spinning her car keys in her finger.
"There is a bit of an emergency, so I am heading to xx city will be back late." Stella said.
"What!?". Ayla steps stop, the keys in her finger slipped from her finger and went below the car parked beside her.
"I don't know much about it for now but there was a thief in my apartment, so the police had called to report for it." Stella replied.
"Did the driver reached to pick you up?". Ayla asked.
"I got a cab." Stella felt a bit guilty that she didn't wait for driver to pick her up.
"Hmm, keep me updating you location". Ayla said and cut the call after receiving Stella's reply.
Ayla bends down to get her car key back that had slipped below the car a moment ago, but her hand didn't reach up to the key.
Ayla stretched her hand to the max, but there was still a distance of one centimeter.
"Sh*t". Ayla exclaimed in frustration ready to get up while dusting her hands.
"Well that not a pretty word to hear from a beautiful lady". Come a voice from behind Ayla.
Ayla turned her head, looking at the legs that greeted her before her eyes travelled to see the owner's face. Clad in an expensive suit the dimly lit light in the underground garage somehow enhances his beauty more. He was giving out classy vibes with a small round sapphire stud in his left ear which added a rebellious look.
The person stretched his hand toward her, but she didn't take it and got up by herself.
"You are?". Ayla asked after getting up. The person also retrieved his hand to himself and removed a car key from his pocket and pressed the key button.
'Beppp'. The car behind Ayla beeped.
'So it's his car'. Ayla noted.
"My car key has slipped below your car". Ayla said.
"Let me help you, miss. …". The man said looking at Ayla's enticing pairs of eyes. Her hair were styled in inverted half updo which goes with her pure white off shoulder dress.
"Ayla ".
"Ken".
A few minutes later.
"Here you go". Ken said passing Ayla's key to her after getting it out.
"Thanks Ken". Ayla said grabbing the key.
"My pleasure". Ken said politely.
Ayla caught the sight of the person who was the main reason Stephen had asked her to attend the gathering, passing by behind Ken.
"It's nice meeting you, I have got to go now. Bye." Ayla said and didn't wait for Ken's reply and took off hurriedly.
"Yea…nice meeting you too Ayla….". Ken trail of saying behind Ayla scratching the back of his head with one hand. His last words turning into whispers as Ayla moves further away.