Seeing that Sherry left with Brandon, Stella exhaled and withdrew her gaze.
Elaine followed Stella into her office, sitting opposite her, resting her chin on one hand. âStella, is Sherry dating?â
Stella shook her head. âNot really. She...â
For a moment, she didnât know how to explain to Elaine about this matter.
Elaine sighed. âIn fact, I can tell it.â
âWhat can you tell?â
âSherry doesnât have a crush on that man.â
Stella smiled. âHow can you tell it?â
Elaine said, âWhen you look at Clarence, your eyes are full of stars.â
Stella was silent.
Elaine continued, âWhen Sherry looked at that man, she looked as if she were forced. Probably her parents forced her to date him. However, she didn't seem to dislike this man, but only taking him as a friend.â
Stella asked curiously, âHow do you know itâs her parents' idea?â
Elaine curled her lips. âI have such an experience on this matter.â
Stella smiled faintly. That made sense.
She had almost forgotten that Elaine secretly followed them to City N because she escaped from her engagement with Darnell.
Elaine thought for a while and asked, âStella, whatâs the feeling of loving someone? Why didnât I feel anything special?â
Stella answered, âItâs because you havenât met the one you truly love.â
Earlier, Elaine said she liked Clarence because she wanted to cancel her engagement with Darnell.
Later, she met Channing, she felt shy. However, it was normal for girls of her same age who had met attractive boys.
Elaine rested on the desk. âI also hope to meet a man one day that when I look at him, my eyes will be filled with stars.â
Stella said, âYou will.â
...
The restaurant.
After ordering, Sherry coughed. âWell...â
Brandon said, âIâm sorry, Sherry. I didnât make an appointment ahead before coming to meet you.â
Sherry hurriedly waved her hand. âPlease donât say that. I should apologize to you. Itâs my motherâs fault. Please donât take her words to your heart.â
Sherry knew her mother well. She guessed Brandon must have listened to her mother nagging after he had been back.
Brandon smiled. âMrs. Perry didnât nag much. She just cares about you.â
Sherry heaved a sigh. âI know she cares about me. But...â
Seeing that she wanted to speak but hesitated, Brandon continued, âSince we have a chance to sit and chat again, I wonât beat around the bush.
Sherry, since I saw you at first sight, I have had a crush on you. We had a pleasant conversation. But probably thatâs only my feeling.â
He continued, âHence, I wanted to come to see you this time. Mrs. Perry also gave me such a chance. If Iâve done anything wrong, please let me know. We should get used to each other when being together.â
Sherry said, âNo. No. Itâs my own problem. My problem...â
However, she couldnât tell him what her problem was exactly. If her mother knew it, she would be scolded to death.
Brandon added, âSherry, Iâm not a male chauvinist or what. I can accept that you used to have boyfriends before. I used to have girlfriends before as well. But, please let the bygones be bygones. The future is more important, isnât it?â
Sherryâs lips parted, but she couldnât retort.
What Brandon said made sense.
He went on, âI believe you can feel it. Our parents like us. Hence, in terms of getting along with parents, you shouldnât have any problem. Iâm wondering if we can try to see each other on this base?â
âI...â
âYou donât have to reply to me in a rush. Just think about it. After all, we both are no longer kids. We must be responsible for our parents and us.â
Since he had said so, Sherry could only nod slightly in agreement. âOkay.â
Soon, the dishes were served.
Brandon took the chance to change the subject. âLetâs eat.â
...
At seven oâclock in the evening, Stella got out of the studio and saw Clarence walk to her.
She asked, âHave you waited for a long time?â
Clarence said, âJust arrived. Iâve checked the time.â
Stella gave a small smile. âLetâs go.â
As soon as she spoke, Elaine approached. âAre you going to dine in a restaurant? Where are you going?â
Clarence grabbed her collar and lifted her away. âNone of your business. Go home.â
Elaine stuck her tongue out to him. While trotting, she waved at Stella. âStella, Iâm not holding you up now. Iâm going home.â
Stella said, âBe careful on the way. Message me after arriving home.â
âI know.â
After Elaine was gone, Clarence took Stellaâs hand. âStop watching. She won't go missing. Itâs quite near from here.â
Stella withdrew her gaze and asked, âWhere are we going?â
Clarence said, âWeâll go to a place where there are only two of us. No interruption.â
Half an hour later, he parked the car at the gate of Starry Lake Mansion.
Clarence took her hand and led her in, passing the garden fully decorated with star-shaped lamps.
The floor in the house was covered with rose petals. Warm candlelight was flickering along with the pleasant and gentle melody. It was so romantic.
Clarence raised her hand and pecked on it gently. He muttered slowly, âWelcome home, Mrs. Conrad.â
Stella looked around, tears welling up in her eyes.
This place was her dream home.
However, after the apartment was remodeled, she only moved in and stayed for a few days before moving out.
But this home was still incomplete until now.
Seeing that she lowered her head, Clarence could guess what was in her mind. Rubbing her head, he said, âIâll take you to Riverside City this weekend.â
Upon hearing it, Stella raised her head. Her eyes twinkled. âBut, didnât you say...â
Clarence raised his eyebrows. âThe marriage gift?â
Stella was taken aback. Then she smiled again.
Clarence took her to the dining table. âLetâs eat first.â
Stella sat down, looking at the food on the table. âAre they all prepared by Alisa?â
âI prepared them.â
Stella gaped in silence.
Clarence poured a glass of wine and pushed it to her. âI invited the chef from your favorite restaurant to make these.â
Stella stopped holding her breath.
She was prepared to go to the hospital after this meal.
Clarence picked up the glass in front of him, clinked with hers, and said slowly, âWish you a happy marriage, Stella.â
All things that happened in the past appeared in her mind. Stella smiled. âWish you a happy marriage, too, Clarence.â
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