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.

Doreen, she exited

was brought under control, and the chaos began

time, Stella moved to assess the damage to the

hands moving quickly as she tried to help

face full of guilt, Doreen said

all

before renting this place, and now look whats

a reassuring

Dont worry about it.

thing is that no one was hurt, and as long as the

she glanced around at

quietly nearby, concern

everyone worked to sort through the mess, the final inventory results were soon

seeing how exhausted Stella was, spoke with

more to do

back and get some

Youre clearly worn out.

of her body dragging her down, aching and

the fire had burned her

nodded quietly, deciding to leave with

Stella turned to Sanford,