When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Upon hearing Benny utter Evelyn’s name, Flossie was struck with disbelief.

She wished it was a misunderstanding, yet Benny’s whispers of Evelyn’s name persisted, resonating in her ear.

Her heart felt as though it was being cleaved in two.

Tears cascaded down her cheeks as she attempted to push Benny away, only for him to grasp her more firmly.

“Evelyn, don’t go.

” Benny, with his eyes sealed shut, planted a ki*s on Flossie’s forehead in an attempt to offer solace.

Flossie cried even harder, her confusion deepening as Benny seemed oblivious to her presence, fixating solely on Evelyn.

Flossie had rescued him, asking for nothing in return, holding onto the simple wish that he might notice her.

Even occasional conversations with him would have filled her with joy.

tonight’s events would mark the beginning of a relationship

Benny remained unchanged.

one lost in a fantasy of a

Flossie’s cheeks as she lay motionless in Benny’s arms, the joy and

even, his hold on her waist loosening slightly as he drifted into a

Flossie disentangled his hand and

scattered clothing from the floor and exited

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Flossie stood beneath the cascade of the shower, allowing the water to envelop

her turmoil began

her bedroom, Flossie lay on the bed but found sleep

echo of Benny calling out for Evelyn haunted her, a harsh reminder that he would never

a sudden impulse, Flossie rose from the bed, flicked on the light,

considerable time had passed, Flossie regained her

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and retrieved the letter Evelyn had left for