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, so anything

it was known that Jasper was a disaster in the kitchen, it didn't stop

he

was already singing her praises. His

could they

What was there to be picky about? In a post-apocalyptic world, having a meal

a decent-sized fish from her stock, got the home-reared rabbit

sauce,

chocolates was also

apartment, she went over to room 1803 to

followed Stella into the kitchen,

"No problem." With the cold weather outside, she was

the steps. With Stella supervising, the pork belly was quickly prepared and left to slow-cook over the stove. The enticing aroma nearly had

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, sketching, while Cooper sat next to her,

of circles and crosses, somewhat

my brother, this is you, this is me, and this is Cooper. We're all holding hands, living happily

was surprised. Why did Rosie draw her and Jasper together, living in the

surprise, "Rosie, your drawing is wonderful.

the praise, her smile as bright as

did you only draw Jasper and