18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 113

"Actions speak louder than words," Stella thought, deciding to treat her friends to a special meal. It was a perfect excuse to do something nice. "I have some frozen fish. How about some grilled fish?" They also had some pork belly and rabbit stew that could go with it.

Grilled fish? The trio's mouth watered instantly. "No problem at all!"

Cody's face lit up with admiration. "Stella, you sure know how to stock up."

Stella rolled her eyes at him. "Isn't it obvious? While you guys were busy enjoying your beer and steaks, Cooper and I were eating bread and veggies, always holding back from indulging." "Woof!" The dog looked hurt. He had been surviving on bread for days, and he was getting skinny.

Lukas defended himself. "We didn't hide the fact we were eating meat from you."

They were like family. Who could hide anything from anybody? Stella smirked, "Are you sure you two didn't sneak off to have a drink?"

Both men seemed surprised, "No, no, we didn't."

What was wrong with a man having a drink when he felt low? They didn't have much, just a few sips and a bite of jerky every now and then.

Lukas, desperate to prove his innocence, turned to Angela, "Honey, I swear I didn't. Please, believe me."

The noise at the door alerted them, and out came Jasper from his apartment.

"Right," Stella nodded. "What do you and Rosie like to eat? I'm not only hosting but cooking as well."

Jasper replied. "You're a good cook,

a disaster in the kitchen, it didn't stop

Cody's excellent archery skills, he never received

cooking, and he was already singing her praises. His double standards

what could they

blushed, "Well, as long as you're not picky." What was there

to prepare the food. She picked a decent-sized fish from

meat. Without any barbeque sauce, she made do with some leftover spicy

box of exquisite chocolates

back in the apartment, she went over to room 1803 to

Jasper followed Stella into the kitchen, "I can make the pork belly. You just guide

agreed cheerfully, "No problem." With the cold weather outside, she was more than happy to

knew the steps. With Stella supervising, the pork belly was quickly prepared and left to slow-cook over the stove.

it was time to grill the fish. After charring it over the fire, she placed it in a pot with the spicy soup mix, adding mushrooms and other side dishes. The pot was then placed over the charcoal stove to simmer slowly. Meanwhile, Rosie was nestled on the couch,

of circles and crosses, somewhat abstract, but one couldn't expect too much from a

is my brother, this is you, this is me, and

Jasper together, living in the same

her surprise, "Rosie, your drawing is wonderful. I

overjoyed by the praise, her smile

asking, "Rosie, why did you only draw Jasper and Stella? Where are