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

restaurants, sometimes street

were just like any other

had

on and the car

faded

back to

a minute while he’d been dwelling on

and dove back into

the hotel, Luka eased up and gently roused

Stella was already up.

eventually she had nodded

She grinned sheepishly.

“Are we here?”

“Yeah, hop out.

”

car and strolled

Luka glanced at Stella.

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