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."

"You're a

trio exchanged knowing glances. While it was known that Jasper was a disaster in the kitchen, it didn't stop

archery skills, he never received any praise

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

could they do?

Jasper's praise, Stella blushed, "Well, as long as you're not picky." What was there to be picky about? In a

fish from her stock, got the home-reared

and meat. Without any barbeque sauce, she made do

chocolates

she went over to room 1803 to start

the fish, while Jasper followed Stella into the kitchen, "I can make the pork

weather outside, she was more than happy to let

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

then placed over the charcoal stove to simmer slowly. Meanwhile, Rosie was

mix of circles and crosses, somewhat abstract, but one couldn't

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

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

didn't show her surprise, "Rosie, your drawing is

the praise, her smile

why did you only draw