When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Stella was wide awake now but she played possum, not cracking her eyelids open.

She simply slouched against the seat, pretending she was oblivious.

After a bit, the car halted at a red light.

Feeling a bit drained from script reading, Luka rubbed his temples and glanced up.

Outside, a building’s LED screen flashed an ad featuring none other than Debora, fresh off a recent shoot.

She was clearly making a comeback.

As Luka watched the ad, memories of him and Debora flooded his mind.

Back then, Debora was riding high as a star, constantly jetting off for work.

Luka had been just starting out and gathering a fanbase.

Though not as hectic as Debora’s schedule, he’d rarely stuck around in one city for long.

They hadn’t got to hang out together often, but whenever he had a breather, he’d hop on a flight to see her.

By day, he’d blend in, keeping her company.

Debora wrapped up, he’d whisk her off for

fancy restaurants,

like any other

had

green light flicked on and the car

faded

back to

a minute while he’d been

eyes down and dove back into the

they neared the hotel, Luka eased up and gently

Stella was already up.

eventually she had nodded off for

She grinned sheepishly.

“Are we here?”

“Yeah, hop out.

”

both exited the car and strolled into the

Luka glanced at Stella.

after