𝔸s he leaned in, Stella could feel her heart pounding violently in her chest, the sound echoing in her ears. the air heavy with tension as they stood locked in a silent battle of wills.
The icy touch of his hand sent shivers down her spine, and she could smell the stale scent of his breath.
Every fiber of her being screamed for her to run, to fight, but fear held her paralyzed. When she tried to do something and move, the strong grip of the man to her waist stopped her and she feel to the ground with the man following her, Stella knew that she couldn't do anything.
A figure emerged from the shadows behind him. It was..
Stella : Ethan!!
He raised the metal stick, ready to defend Stella at any cost.
The man on the ground looked up, his expression a mix of shock and fury at this unexpected interference. With a snarl, he scrambled to his feet, reaching for something in his jacket pocket. Before he could react, Ethan swung the metal stick again, this time landing a solid blow to the man's hand, making him drop the object he was trying to pull out.
Panting heavily, Stella watched as the scene unfolded before her. She felt a surge of gratitude and relief knowing that Ethan was there to stand by her side in this moment.
The man, now disarmed and outnumbered, took a step back, his eyes darting between Stella and Ethan.
With a voice laced with steel, Ethan spoke, "You picked the wrong person to mess with. Now, get out of here before things get even uglier."
The man turned on his heel and disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind an eerie silence that settled over the scene.
Breathless but unbroken, Stella stepped forward and embraced Ethan, grateful for his timely intervention.
Ethan : hi, Stella.
Stella rushed and hugged Ethan weeping, Ethan hugged her back tight.
Stella : what are you doing here?
Ethan : I don't like that man. [ mumbling ]
Stella : who?
Ethan : Aryan, Stella, how could he left you alone in this alley?!
Stella : he tried to warn me but I am stubborn you know. But why are you exactly here, Ethan?
Ethan : you know what's the time now? It's nearly 11, you went late to this cafe so I followed you ...
Stella : without you, that man would.. [ crying ]
Ethan : stop crying Stella, let's get youhome.
* * *
Stella : He needed me, he didn't love me, I am never gonna make it and help you with your surgery.
Margret : sweetheart, Don't be hard on yourself, it's ok, as long as I am fine, you have to be fine too.
Stella : you're not fine, stop lying to me. You're coughing all day, you can't walk for to long, you can't do a lot of things, Gran, how could you be fine?!. And Mrs. Lynde can't visit you every morning, she has a family too to raise.
Margret : but I am still here, in this house, cooking, cleaning, doing laundry. Not gonna lie it hurts sometimes but I am fine, and no need for Mrs. Lynde if she's busy, now what will you do with that Aryan?
Stella : I have to help him now that he helped me with Mr. Felipe.
Margret : it's up to you, and you're a good girl, and knows what's the best for us.
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The Enigma of Willow Falls ~ Stella Owen
Mystery / ThrillerIt's not his first time to dance on this song, it's not his first time to dance with a girl either, but it's his first time to dance with Stella, a girl he has feelings for. ' I've never loved and felt this dance before, Stella ' he though but did...
