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

fire was brought under control, and the

moved to

quickly as she tried

face full of guilt, Doreen said to Stella, Im so

all

this place, and now

a reassuring hand on

Dont worry about it.

hurt, and as long as the fabrics

chill ran down her spine as she glanced around

stood quietly nearby, concern clouding

as everyone worked to sort through the mess,

how exhausted Stella

theres nothing more

should head back

Youre clearly worn out.

inch of her body dragging her down, aching and

fire had burned her throat, making each breath

quietly, deciding to

to Sanford, her voice full