Rocco wasn't lying when he said he rarely goes back to his apartment. It had been a month since Stella came in his place, and he only went home at least five times throughout the entire month. Sometimes, he wouldn't even sleep there. Instead, Rocco would just come with groceries and slipped some cash inside.
The first time he did it, Stella had to wait for him to come again to return the money. She still had a bit of her savings, which she used to find a job that could help a bit in the apartment or at least, to feed herself. But Rocco was persistent.
Perhaps it was out of pity or he was just that kind, but Rocco insisted on giving Stella some money. His excuse was that he could use Stella as his piggybank for a while. Knowing Stella, she would surely find a way to pay him back once she got back on her feet.
