When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Collecting himself, he clenched his fists and ran in after her.

Inside the warehouse, smoke stung Stellas eyes, blurring her vision and making it difficult to breathe.

Yet she pushed forward, a damp cloth in hand, beating out flames on the precious fabric.

Her thoughts were singular: she couldnt let everything be destroyed.

Suddenly, a strong hand gripped her arm.

It was Sanford, his face red from heat and frustration.

What are you doing? he yelled, his voice cutting through the roar of the flames.

Get out now! This is too dangerous.

If the fabric is ruined, well find a way to replace it! Outside, firefighters began spraying water onto the blaze, concentrating on the worst areas.

Slowly, the flames started to die down, and the suffocating heat eased.

Seeing that the heat eased, Doreen finally managed to rush in.

She rushed to Stella, her voice shaking with urgency. Stella, we need to go now! The firefighters are here, and theyll put out the fire in time.

You cant stay any longer! Worn out and drained, Stella didnt resist.

and Doreen, she exited the

brought under control, and the chaos began

Stella moved to assess the damage to the

joined her, hands moving quickly as she tried to

guilt, Doreen said to Stella,

all

have double-checked before renting this place, and

reassuring hand

Dont worry about it.

important thing is that no one was hurt, and as long as the fabrics arent too damaged,

glanced around at the wreckage and remembered

stood quietly nearby, concern

of movement, as everyone worked to sort through the mess, the final inventory

Stella was, spoke

nothing more to

back and get some

Youre clearly worn out.

of her body dragging her down, aching

had burned her throat, making each breath feel heavy

deciding to leave with

to Sanford, her voice