When Love Comes Late by PASSION

She no longer had any reason to assure herself.

Neville didn’t love her anymore.

He truly intended to break up with her.

She collapsed on the bed and zoned out, staring blankly out the window.

The gentle snowflakes danced from the sky.

The chilly air was filled with the festive spirit of Christmas, which was fast approaching.

It was supposed to be her and Neville’s first holiday together.

She’d planned to take Neville on a skiing trip.

But now, all her carefully crafted plans burst like a bubble, and the heavy feeling of disappointment lingered.

He’d been ready to give up on their relationship.

The next day, as Stella watched Luka’s performance, she couldn’t help but steal a glance at her phone.

Her chat interface was flooded with messages to Miley, who had been unresponsive since last night.

Stella was feeling a bit anxious, wondering how Miley’s discussion with Neville had turned out.

scene, he couldn’t help but notice that Stella seemed preoccupied,

up to her and asked, “What

consumed her attention;

his voice brought her back

noticed that the filming had come to an end, and the crew

away her phone and

“I was just contemplating.

need to put away the

”

Luka followed her silently.

ignored Luka’s persistent presence, but eventually, she paused and asked, “Is there anything I can

subtle pout, betraying a hint of bashfulness

party for the movie? It’s a dinner and I would

”

as she gazed at

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of sheer disbelief.

intense stare, squirmed

up for this moment, mustering all his

blurted

her daze, Stella

remember I’m married,

responded calmly, “Sure, but that shouldn’t stop you from being my date