Love Amidst the Flames

Chap 10

Present Day

Charlotte looked out through the lush green trees. The sky had begun to darken, and a brilliant red light painted the horizon. She silently thought about Engfa and the possibilities they could build together, but she also knew they were standing on the brink of danger.

Meanwhile, Engfa had returned to the command tent, unable to shake off the unease in her heart. She knew that Charlotte was keeping a secret, but she had no idea that this secret could cause more damage than she ever imagined.

The battle wasn't just waged on the battlefield but also in the minds of the soldiers. Engfa and Charlotte were playing a game of chess where only one of them could win, and it all depended on the choices each had to make in this life.

That night, Engfa tossed and turned, unable to sleep. The image of Charlotte was ever-present in her mind. She wondered if she should seek Charlotte's help to decipher the incomprehensible string of characters. One chance, if the code fell into enemy hands, the consequences would be dire.

Logic always kept her suspicious, but her heart raced every time she met Charlotte. Her smile, that indescribable scent that only she had - the scent of sunflowers - made her intoxicated. It was the same fragrance that lingered on that fateful night when she gently leaned against Engfa by the stream.

The next morning, before dawn, Engfa called for Tif. Perhaps she hadn't slept at all, but her dignified and decisive demeanor remained intact. Engfa looked at Tif with unwavering determination.

"Tif, go find Charlotte. Bring her here; I have urgent matters to discuss."

Tif was filled with suspicion. She had seen the looks exchanged between Engfa and Charlotte; something was amiss between them. But Tif couldn't let her doubts interfere with her mission.

Tif quickly replied:

"Yes, I will go right away."

When Tif found Charlotte, she was intently preparing medical supplies for the wounded from the battle. Her eyes lit up when she saw Tif, but that expression vanished immediately when Tif announced Engfa's request.

"Officer Engfa needs to see you urgently. There's something important."

Charlotte nodded, her mind racing through a million questions. What was happening? Did Engfa discover something? But her heart was also filled with hope. This could be an opportunity for her to get closer to Engfa and prove her worth.

As Charlotte stepped into Engfa's tent, the space seemed to brighten with her presence. She wore a fitted military uniform designed for flexibility and convenience in battle, yet it still maintained her alluring beauty. The olive-green uniform hugged her slender figure, creating an image that was both powerful and vibrant.

Her feet were clad in glossy leather boots, worn but sturdy, making soft sounds as she walked. Charlotte's smile remained in place, radiating warmth and friendliness, making the atmosphere in the tent feel lighter, even though the outside situation was tense.

As Charlotte approached, Engfa could sense the familiar fragrance in the air. It was the scent of sunflowers, subtle yet captivating, making Engfa's heart race. That fragrance was a reminder of beautiful memories in her mind when they were together by the stream, in the quiet of the night. Each time she caught a whiff, Engfa was reminded of those intimate moments, the connection between them seeming to deepen.

Charlotte stopped in front of Engfa, her eyes full of sincerity.

"Did you call me for something urgent?" Her voice was gentle yet determined.