"Stella?" Adam called out to her. It was around ten p.m. and he couldn't find her anywhere.
After having their lunch the duo had slept through the evening and only woke up just in time for dinner. After their dinner, they had been sitting by the pool on two adjustable zero gravity chairs and taking to their hearts' content as the watched the night sky above their heads. A number of stars could be seen twinkling in the distance, adding sparkle to the cloudless sky.
The crystal blue water seemed a bit darker and deeper shade of blue to the eyes due to the lack of sunlight. The reflection of the half moon could be seen on the dancing waves of sea water.
Adam was telling her about his childhood when he used to pull off stunts just to create troubles for his father. He was about to continue when her phone began to ring and she excused herself after picking up the call saying that it's urgent.
It had been like twenty minutes or so now, and he was starting to get worried. He checked the entire place to make sure that she wasn't inside one of the bedrooms or the resting area or in the minibar. He couldn't find her anywhere. He was about to call security when he heard his cellphone chime.
It was a text from an unknown number and it only mentioned a room number along with the floor it must be on. He narrowed his eyes as his grip around the phone tightened, making a single crack along the length of the screen's glass protector.
He started to walk towards the main building of the resort with large strides. His blood was rushing through his body as a number of different possibilities ran through his mind.
Reaching the main lobby he headed directly towards the elevator and pressed the button to the said floor. A few minutes later he was standing across a large cream colored door. He was ready to bust the door open but as soon as he moved the door knob, the door flew open.
He walked inside with steady steps. Darkness shrouded most of the room, limiting his sight. The only light coming inside the room was through the open door. Adam heard the sound of steps coming from behind him. He turned around swiftly, thinking that he might see the owner of those steps, but he was too late as the door was closed and with a small click it was locked.
With the only source of light gone, the entire room was engulfed in darkness. Another clicking sound entered his ears, followed by a beam of light which fell right on his face. He shut her eyes tightly and turned his head away in the other direction as to avoid the light assaulting his eyes.
He tried to open his eyes and found a number of images projected on the white wall, or maybe it was a curtain, he couldn't exactly make out in the dark. With every clicking sound which entered his ears, the projected picture changed.
With each passing second, his eyes grew wider. He was rooted to the ground, he couldn't move his feet even if he wanted to. Each picture was more beautiful than the previous one, it was his and Stella's picture which were being projected. They weren't some fancy pictures. Most of them were their selfies at home or office that Stella used to click at times. Each of which reminded him of the time they had spent together, just the two of them.
He felt a pair of slender arms being wrapped around him from behind as a familiar misty citrus scent wafted up his nose, numbing his senses. After the last picture was projected, the projector was turned off, making the room turn dark once again. But this time the darkness didn't last for long as the room was illuminated with a pale white light.
"Happy birthday."
A soft mellow voice brought him out of his dazed state, making him turn around with a jolt. He wrapped his arms around the other person's dainty frame without even looking at the face. He didn't need to, because he was all too familiar with every touch of hers.
"Thank you." He finally found managed to speak after what felt like an eternity to the duo.
"I love you." Stella muttered against his chest, hugging him closer.
"I love you more." He replied, tightening his hold around her.
"Sorry to interrupt your lovey dovey moment, but we are here as well." Blake's voice interrupted them, breaking the quietness of the room.
A couple of voice followed his, agreeing with him.
Adam reluctantly let go of Stella to face the others present in the room. His eyes fell on the other two couples, who had mischievous grins resting on their faces.
One by one, Blake, Lillian, Scott and Katherine approached the couple and wished him.
"You guys are all dressed up." Adam pouted her lips after thanking each of them. His eyes shifted to Stella, who was wearing a plain black spaghetti straps dress which reached up to her ankles. The deep v-shaped neckline exposed her cleavage and part of her breasts. A long slit ran down on her right side, starting from her upper thigh, leaving her delectable right leg exposed. A simple silver chain rest on her waist, adding a bit of glamour to her dress.
"No need to act so grumpy. Your girl has got it covered for you."
A new voice interrupted his thoughts. He turned to see another familiar face standing with a bored expression on his face.
"Wilson?"
"No, it's my ghost." Wilson rolled his eyes at him. He extended his hand towards him which had a shopping bad in it. "Go and change. And don't take much long princess."
Adam glared at him but took the bag anyways and turned to face Stella. "I will be back before you even know it." He pressed a lingering kiss on her forehead before heading towards the restroom.