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.

on Sanford and Doreen, she exited the

long, the fire was brought under control, and the chaos began

moved to

her, hands moving quickly as she tried to help

face full of guilt, Doreen said

is all on

before renting this place, and

a reassuring hand on

Dont worry about it.

no one was hurt, and as long as the fabrics arent too damaged,

ran down her spine as she glanced around at the wreckage and

quietly nearby, concern clouding his eyes

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

Stella was, spoke

more to

back

Youre clearly worn out.

inch of her body dragging her

smoke from the fire had burned her

nodded quietly, deciding to leave with

Stella turned to