"Thank for the ride I'll get going then". Stella reach out for the door when Darren didn't said anything and just nodded. Stella was about to leave when Daren called out "Let me know when you are packed with your stuff. you'll need the car to move them home".
Stella was about to refuse but Daren didn't waited for response and said, "I will arrange it". He said it with a stern gaze, not giving her a chance to retaliate.
"Ok Thanks " Stella said alighting from the car.
Stella got out from the car and saw Rika and Zack standing below of her building.
Rika and Zack just saw Stella from accross the road getting down from the car and coming to them while crossing the road.
"Who was he?" Zack asked his hawk eyes not leaving the the car sight as it went by. He didn't got to see the person face properly.
He had tagged along with Rika when he heard Stella is back. Since he and Stella goes to the same college and had been friends for long he knows her most of the friends.
'My future husband' Stella said in her mind wondering what would their reaction would be if they hear it.
"First let's go in". Stella said going in.
Coming to her appartment Stella unlock the passward lock and reach for the keys in her pocket as she had doubled locked it the last time she came.
Stella enter with Rika and Zack inside the living room that was in a complete mess.
"What on earth? Where you playing jumanji in here?" Zack asked as he sees that the appartment was in a mess. The sofa was moved from its original place the things were tousled everywhere. Nothing was in its place.
Stella : Shut up.
Zack asked too many questions to Stella so she had him shut up or eles leave them. So, Zack not wanting to be left out stayed silent like a sulking puppy and did what was asked from him.
In the matter of time when they started cleaning, the door bell rang.
Rika who was close to the door opened the door and saw Darren who has came up to give Stella her bag that she had forgotten in the car which has Rika's and Zack's gift in it.
Rika's pupils dilated looking at the new arrived person. He somehow look similar to the blurr photo that she had seen of Darren Miltin but like in hell he will be here.
"Who are you?"
"Daren Milton"
"Who is there on the door Rika?" Stella asked not receiving reply she moved to the door.
Rika open the door wide open and Stella saw Darren at the door.
"Wh...What are you doing here ?". Stella asked shocked to see him here. Didn't he left in his car.
"You forgot your stuff in the car". Darren said lifting up the bag a little higher.
Zack who was placing the vase on the table while his focus was on the entrancee had put the vase on the edge of the table and now it was about to fall on the ground when Darren suddenly came to the rescue and caught it midway.
"You have fast reflex". Rika said from the side. The vase was about to hit the ground when Darren had caught it fast saving it from breaking.
"Thanks. Someone had also recently said the same thing". Darren said looking at Stella.
Stella averted her eyes before it met him. She remembered that she was that someone he mentioned. She had said that to save her ugly ass.
"Let me help you". Darren said putting the vase properly.
Hearing this, the gears in Stella's head spun quickly as she cautiously said, "Don't you have a meeting to attend?". She remembered he said that to her earlier.
She was inwardly happy that it had naturally created a reason for him to not stay. She didn't know what she would say to Rika and Zack about him.
But the luck was not on her side as what Darren said proved it to be correct.
"My meeting got delayed for few hours" Darren said.
She would have fallen for him, if she has not known him better. But she has done a through research this time. It's just the tip of the iceberg, but this time but it's true, not like the last time. She has learn from that mistake in a very horrible way.
There isn't much about his personal life on the internet but his actions are all over the media. He is the main head behind the huge success of SDM groups. His every meticulous desions has lead to its success in just few years. But at the same time there is nothing about him and thats what make everyone fear him. People fear after knowing their opponents but what if the opponents knows everything about you but you don't, that's what create true terro.
No, you don't have to. before Stella could say this Zach came to her side and interrupted, "Stella, introduced him to us". Zach could not believe his eyes that where seeing Darren beside Stella.
"Darren Milton, Stella's Fiancee". Darren said before Stella could say anything which made her eyes wide with shocked.
Stella thought she had heard wrong but the shocked look on her friends face said that she had heard correctly.
No one said anything for the few seconds comprehending what he just mean.
'Did Stella really got her hand on jumanji game and got this man out of it.' Rika thought.
Stella blink her eyes for few time realising that he already knows about this and she was the only one in the dark. She pursed her lips and inhaled a deep breath.
"Hahaha I think there is a misunderstanding or something…." Stella force a laugh which was hella awkward. "just a minute", she than excused both of them from her friends who were equally shocked by Darren's words to say anything. Now she didn't have to image what their reaction would be.
She grapes Darren by his arm and drag him a little further away from the two dumbstruck people.
"What are you even saying. I haven't agreed to it". Stella snarled at him keeping her grounds. Staring straight into his eyes. Her eyes bored into his. She had to slightly lift her head to glare at him.
"Yet". Darren said with a small grim on his face. A vein popped out in her neck. She held his stare.
Her eyes did not lower.
He was determined on making this woman his for the rest of his life. There is no escaping now from him.
"Time will tell and I would say you are very wrong on this". Stella scoffed at him before leaving.
Stella marched in her bedroom leaving everyone behind. She had to somehow get out of this situation.
Rika and Zack stood there like some non-existing pillars.
Rika : why don't you come in.
Zack's eyes shoot to Rika. - Traitor was written all over his face and he shot a look at Rika.
*Flashback :
Darren watched the girl as she got out of the car.
The driver started the car but after few minutes he suddenly heard Darren.
"Stop the car".Darren said when he notice Stella's had forgotten her bag.
"Sir I will go back and return it to Miss Stella". The driver said noticing the bag that Stella has brought.
"No need. I will go myself". Darren said.
The driver who was left behind turn curious to know about this new young lady.