Never Get Enough of You
Dad's birthday
This story could be little bit slower but with unique story line.
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Stella sat at her desk, the soft hum of her office filling the silence. The city stretched out beyond the large glass windows, a panorama of towering buildings and endless possibilities, yet she felt confined. Every corner of her immaculate office reflected the polished, professional persona she had spent years constructing. From the tailored blazer she wore to the perfectly organized desk, every detail was a statement. A statement that, she had been told, would guarantee success.
Stella
She didn’t know why it didn’t feel like an accomplishment anymore.
Her phone buzzed, breaking her thoughts. Another message from her mother.
Catharina Laurent
[Have you decided on the promotion yet? It’s such a great opportunity for you. You’ve worked so hard, Stella.]*msg*
Stella stared at the screen for a moment, fingers hovering over the keys. The promotion was hers for the taking. But was it what she wanted?
Stella
[I’ll think about it,]
It was always the same conversation with her mother. Always the same pressure.
Her phone buzzed again, this time an incoming call from her younger brother, Alex.
Alex Laurent
Hey, you coming to Dad’s birthday dinner tonight?(His voice was light)
Stella
Ugh, I don’t know Alex. I have a lot of work to finish up. (She leaned back in her chair, staring at the spreadsheet in front of her that seemed to stretch on forever.)
Alex Laurent
You always have work to do.( Teasing tone)
Alex Laurent
Come on, it’s Dad’s birthday. You know he’s going to guilt-trip you if you don’t show up.
Stella
(Snorted) Yeah, I know. He’ll say something like ‘the family is the most important thing,’ and then boom, guilt trip.
Alex Laurent
I’m just saying, you need a break from all that corporate talk.(carefree tone)
Alex was always the carefree one in the family, the one who didn’t let the pressures of success get to him.
Alex Laurent
You work hard, but you never seem happy.( concerned tone)
Stella
I’ll think about it.
Alex Laurent
Well, I hope to see you there. You know, just come for a bit. I’ll save you a seat.
Stella
Okay, I’ll try.(light mood)
Alex Laurent
Love you (hang up)
Dad's birthday
After Alex call, Stella was blankly looking at her phone screen. While she was thinking what to do next!!!!
The office is quiet except for the low hum of her computer.
[Office phone rings, Stella picks up]
Adelia
Stella, we need your insights on the new proposal.
(The voice is professional, but there’s an undercurrent of impatience.)
Adelia
The board’s expecting a detailed review by tomorrow.
Stella
Got it. I’m ready.
She grabs her notes and straightens up, trying to push the personal thoughts aside. She working again.
After having tough flight with her thoughts Stella arrives at the family home, greeted by the warm scent of her mother’s cooking.
But instead of the usual comfort, she feels a knot in her stomach as she steps inside.
Benjamin Laurent
(Looking at Stella, who entering home)
Benjamin Laurent
Stella, good to see you made it.
(His voice is smooth, but his eyes are sharp, always analyzing.)
Benjamin Laurent
How’s work going ?
Stella
It’s fine, busy as usual.
Stella
(She sits down, taking the seat next to her father.)
The conversation quickly turns to business, just as it always does.
Benjamin Laurent
Busy’s good. But you know, you’re almost at that promotion, right? A step closer to the top.
(He leans in slightly, his eyes never leaving hers.)
Benjamin Laurent
We’ve been waiting for you to step up. You’ve earned it.
Catharina Laurent
(Entering in the dinner room where Ben and Stella are sitting.)
Catharina Laurent
When did you come?
Catharina Laurent
(Going towards Stella for hug)
Stella
(Hug her mother) I just come in a minute ago.
Benjamin Laurent
Where is Alex?
Benjamin Laurent
( asking Canthariana)
Alex Laurent
Are you guys missing me so much?? ( coming downstairs)
Dad's birthday
After Alex call, Stella was blankly looking at her phone screen. While she was thinking what to do next!!!!
The office is quiet except for the low hum of her computer.
[Office phone rings, Stella picks up]
Adelia
Stella, we need your insights on the new proposal.
(The voice is professional, but there’s an undercurrent of impatience.)
Adelia
The board’s expecting a detailed review by tomorrow.
Stella
Got it. I’m ready.
She grabs her notes and straightens up, trying to push the personal thoughts aside. She working again.
After having tough flight with her thoughts Stella arrives at the family home, greeted by the warm scent of her mother’s cooking.
But instead of the usual comfort, she feels a knot in her stomach as she steps inside.
Benjamin Laurent
(Looking at Stella, who entering home)
Benjamin Laurent
Stella, good to see you made it.
(His voice is smooth, but his eyes are sharp, always analyzing.)
Benjamin Laurent
How’s work going ?
Stella
It’s fine, busy as usual.
Stella
(She sits down, taking the seat next to her father.)
The conversation quickly turns to business, just as it always does.
Benjamin Laurent
Busy’s good. But you know, you’re almost at that promotion, right? A step closer to the top.
(He leans in slightly, his eyes never leaving hers.)
Benjamin Laurent
We’ve been waiting for you to step up. You’ve earned it.
Catharina Laurent
(Entering in the dinner room where Ben and Stella are sitting.)
Catharina Laurent
When did you come?
Catharina Laurent
(Going towards Stella for hug)
Stella
(Hug her mother) I just come in a minute ago.
Benjamin Laurent
Where is Alex?
Benjamin Laurent
( asking Canthariana)
Alex Laurent
Are you guys missing me so much?? ( coming downstairs)
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