when love comes late

A smile broke across Stella’s face, radiant and disarming. Matthew felt his heart skip a beat. The flush from the […]

She wanted to ask Matthew about the real score, but she was cut off. “I want to talk about that

On the other end of a phone call, the tension that had clouded Matthew’s face lifted instantly at Stella’s admission.

She clumsily picked up her glass, emptying it repeatedly. Miley, unable to endure Stella’s torment any Longer swiftly snatched the

Miley frowned, about to object to Stella’s self-critique. But Stella pressed on, her voice tinged with pensiveness. “I want to

Pausing momentarily, she lowered her voice, saying “Mr. Clark, we’re at Heart’s Thrill Bar.” Matthew responded with a casual “Hmm.”

“I have a favor to ask,” Matthew proceeded cautiously. “Could you keep your phone line open when you two are

“I took the day off,” Stella declared as she set down the last dish and guided Miley into the living

“Mr. Clark, please, let’s sit on the sofa over there and talk.” Casting a brief eye at her cluttered desk,

Coupled with the uneasy conclusion to their last phone call, contacting her today might only solidify her desire to leave.