Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 111

Stella and Barbara’s two–day trip suddenly got extended out of the blue.

Apart from work, I was fussing over recipes with Baibara every day, trying to figure out how to get enough nutrition into Stella’s kid.

Iva seemed to be in a hot mess too. They kept ringing up Stella, asking who the father of the kid was, but she wouldn’t spill the beans until Mitch would

own up.

I was playing secret keeper for her too. I kept silence even when Simmons tried to squeeze it out of me.

“I suddenly crave for some chicken stew” Stella blurted out, rubbing her belly.

Barbara was in the kitchen, stewing beef. She popped out and asked, “Beef won’t do?”

Td prefer chicken.” Stella lay on the sofa like a limp noodle.

Lately, her morning sickness had been getting worse and her food tastes were all over the place.

Sometimes she couldn’t stomach anything, other times she had to have a certain dish.

I grabbed my car keys, I’ll go get you some chicken stew”

“You’re a lifesaver! Thanks!” Stella’s eyes lit up instantly

It was drizzling outside. Without a second thought, I drove to the restaurant where we had eaten last time. Their chicken stew was the topic of the town.

It was dinner rush, so the place was packed. I ordered some chicken stew and a few other dishes to go, then took seat near the door to wait.

When Neil walked in, I was engrossed in my phone. I glanced up at the sound of the door, and froze.

He wore a greyish white suit with a black sweater underneath. The tailor–made suit flattered his physique, accentuating his perfect lines and proportions. His gentlemanly charm was off the charts, with a few strands of hair falling over his expressive features, making him super handsome.

a few gasps from

the limelight, no matter where

flickered in his eyes, and then

to him. Neil ordered two servings of chicken

stew too? I wondered, but kept my cool and went back to my

were divorced His business was none

reason, Neil came over and sat next to me.

change my seat, but

he could act cool, why couldn’t I?

Neil

it to you?” I retorted,

“She’s none of my business. The kid in her belly isn’t

thinking, then why the hell are you

watch, then he asked, “Can Stella see

guys hardly know each other.” I

stiffened at the mention of Bonnie, but quickly regained his composure.

flew over this afternoon, should have landed by

he here to negotiate with Stella?

“How is he a

guys, except Russel, are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can stay faithful to Bonnie pnce the honeymoon phase

my past life, I died young and didn’t get to see what married life was like for Neil and Bonnie. He might get bored of her

words turned Neil’s face frosty

that special?” His tone was

special enough that he doesn’t fall into the playboy type like you guys?” I was puzzled. This is an obvious

shoulder, and

packed and ready. I grabbed the takeout and left, about to drive back

stop. Neil did

me?” I was getting annoyed, “Turned into a