Stella Maddox-Lim

Karl is my Father, Tom is my Brother, Vera is my Sister, And Coco is my Mom.

[yo-han-park]

“A documentary called ‘Bad Rap.’ It talked about the Asian American experience and trying to break into the music scene here. I didn’t realize how prejudiced in the industry was here in America. It’s definitely better in Korea,” Yo-Han said proudly. “We have Americans, Thai, and even Japanese people in K-pop groups all the time and they’re loved, not shunned. It just goes to show that America needs to learn more from us than just policy.”

[stellamaddoxlim]

Stella frowned slightly. “I guess that’s true but they aren’t the most accepting of everything.” She couldn’t help but think of the way she was often treated when she went to visit her father’s home country. Her grandparents always made her feel as if she didn’t belong.

[stellamaddoxlim]

“You must admit that I can be kinda smart at times.”

[augustusmilano]

“What did you do?”

[stellamaddoxlim]

"I convinced my teacher to bump up a grade."

[stellamaddoxlim]

“You must admit that I can be kinda smart at times.”

[richardxmccoy-blog]

“I could but it would be a lie.” 

[stellamaddoxlim]

"Rude," She said with a pout.

[stellamaddoxlim]

“You must admit that I can be kinda smart at times.”

[yo-han-park]

“It seems there’s hope for the film industry after all.”

[stellamaddoxlim]

"What did you go see?" Stella asked, looking up from her magazine.

[stellamaddoxlim]

Stella scrunched her eyebrows. “Yes, we’ve met. I went to dinner with both of them once. It was interesting…” Stella trailed off remembering that awkward night. Jayd seemed to have some sort of power over her new sister which made the night extremely uncomfortable.

[carverandersxn-deactivated20160]

“Well if that’s the case then you won’t mind.” Jong Hyun smiled, pleased. “I can arrange something with her. I’m friends with her sister.” 

[stellamaddoxlim]

Stella nodded, going along with her brothers plans as usual. “Okay, I’ll go meet with her sometime. If she wants to tutor.”

[vermilion-king-blog]

“Oh, how rude of me, signora.” He smiled sheepishly as he apologized. 

“My name is Valentino.” He simply stated, not wanting to say his family name out loud. “It is a pleasure to meet you… Signora—…? Forgive me once again, but what would your name happen to be?”

[stellamaddoxlim]

She giggled at the term signora, loving how it sounded. “I’m Stella,” She introduced cheerily. “Stella Maddox-Lim.” 

[vermilion-king-blog]

“Lim?” He questioned. “…As in the hotel chain? What a coincidence, signora. I had a catering show at one of your hotels recently. I love the architecture your buildings employ. Reminds me of Florence.” He said with a reminiscent smile. “But it’s nothing like real Florence. You should go there sometime.”

[stellamaddoxlim]

Stella giggled, flattered that he recognized her even if it was for her fathers work. "Yeah that's daddy," She said proudly. "I'd love to visit sometime, maybe you can tell me about all the best places to stop by."

[vermilion-king-blog]

“Oh, how rude of me, signora.” He smiled sheepishly as he apologized. 

“My name is Valentino.” He simply stated, not wanting to say his family name out loud. “It is a pleasure to meet you… Signora—…? Forgive me once again, but what would your name happen to be?”

[stellamaddoxlim]

She giggled at the term signora, loving how it sounded. “I’m Stella,” She introduced cheerily. “Stella Maddox-Lim.” 

[carverandersxn-deactivated20160]

“Oh I know.” He raised a finger. “Jewel’s sister, Soo Kyeom.” When he was younger, his father had tried to make a deal with Soo Kyeom’s. In the end, the arrange marriage was made between Soo Kyeom and someone else, but it didn’t upset him. If anything, he loved incessantly teasing her when he saw her. “From what I remember, very Christian, very serious, and from more recently, it doesn’t look like she’s willing to take anyone’s shit anymore…” He chuckled.

[stellamaddoxlim]

Stella scrunched her eyebrows. “Yes, we’ve met. I went to dinner with both of them once. It was interesting...” Stella trailed off remembering that awkward night. Jayd seemed to have some sort of power over her new sister which made the night extremely uncomfortable.

[destrecier]

“Where should we start, babe?” Jayd bounced in excitement. 

[stellamaddoxlim]

“Let’s change first and then see if the golf course is open. If not then we can go to my dads hotel.”

[destrecier]

“I guess that’s how some people would describe them to be.” She laughed. “It’s just another meeting… I’d much rather prepare for our golf date!” 

[stellamaddoxlim]

Stella grinned. Maybe Jayd wouldn’t go for her brothers deal. She felt bad undermining his proposal, but he did start it. “Well then I’d hate to disappoint you.”

[destrecier]

“Date?” She questioned. “Is that what your brother said it was?” 

[stellamaddoxlim]

“No,” Stella said. That wasn’t a lie, technically. He did describe it as a business proposal, that just so happened to end in marriage. “Just what I’m calling it is all. His deals are like getting into long term relationships,” She played off. 

[destrecier]

“So when can we start?” She asked. “I can’t wait!”

[stellamaddoxlim]

“Soon, first you might want to prepare for your dat-I mean business meeting with my brother.” As much as it would kill Stella to see her brother hooking up with her friend, she knew that her brother was stubborn and had his eyes set on Jayd.

[destrecier]

“Yeah, duh.” She rolled her eyes before pointing to herself. “But you need to teach me how to golf. I don’t want to look too stupid when I golf….” 

[stellamaddoxlim]

“You won’t look dumb, I promise,” Stella grinned. “We just need to practice and get you a cute outfit of course.”

[destrecier]

“I need a date to a country club. My cousin’s trying to set me up with a friend of hers.” 

[stellamaddoxlim]

“Well I’ll be happy to accompany you if that’s what you’re asking.”

[destrecier]

“Do you know how to golf?” 

[stellamaddoxlim]

“I’ve played a few times, why?”

[destrecier]

“Somehow that doesn’t calm me down hearing it from you.” She teased. “I know what would though.” Jayd grinned and bit her lip. “But now that I’ve got the dress problem down… I need help with something else!” 

[stellamaddoxlim]

“And what would that problem be?” Stella asked, crossing her legs. She leaned back in her chair. “You know I’m all ears.”