Love Amidst the Flames

Chap 72

Engfa felt the evening chill slowly seep through the thin fabric of the shirt Charlotte was wearing. She looked at the girl beside her with a gentle gaze. She wanted to make sure that the one she loved wouldn't suffer any more harm, so Engfa gently draped her coat over Charlotte's shoulders. The gesture was tender, as she softly placed the coat on Charlotte's shoulder, her hand gently brushing Charlotte's hair, then whispering in her ear:

● "Who are you trying to impress with this outfit today?" - Engfa teased softly.

Charlotte immediately felt her cheeks flush, her eyes reddening with embarrassment. She giggled shyly and innocently:

● "Stop saying nonsense, sister." - Charlotte replied bashfully.

Engfa smiled at Charlotte, her heart overflowing with happiness as she saw the girl blushing. She loved Charlotte's shyness, loved how her heart was always open to her. Even with just a small joke, it made Engfa feel as if she had received the entire world.

Meanwhile, another story was slowly being written, not loudly, but deeply and sweetly. Wan stood quietly nearby, his eyes never leaving Marima. He felt a strange emotion in his heart, as if a warm light suddenly flickered. Looking at the girl behind him, Wan felt an unusual calm and serenity. Marima wasn't the type to often show openness, but the way she looked now was captivating, making Wan's heart flutter.

Unaware that Wan's gaze was on her, Marima stood there, a hint of fatigue visible on her face. She felt a bit anxious about the situation at the party, but when she noticed Wan's concern, she felt an unexpected comfort. She turned her head slightly, meeting Wan's gaze, but saying nothing. Inside, she felt a surge of emotions. Perhaps it was attraction, something she couldn't immediately explain. But each time she glanced at Wan, her heart skipped a beat.

At that moment, a look from Wan met Marima's, and her heart seemed to skip a beat. She turned back, only to see the quiet concern in his eyes. Marima smiled softly, unsure of what to say, but feeling that something different was in the air.

As the party began to wind down, Engfa and Charlotte decided to leave before it got too late. They both felt they had had enough, not wanting to stay any longer after the recent incident. Tuni, seeing the two girls about to leave, felt a little guilty. He hurried over, his eyes filled with remorse:

● "I'm really sorry for making everyone uncomfortable. I hope you're not upset and will come back to the next party happily." - Tuni said with a worried expression.

Charlotte smiled, her eyes soft as she looked at Tuni. She didn't want the party to be affected too much by the recent incident. After all, this was a special occasion for Tuni, and she didn't want to make him uncomfortable.

● "It's okay, Tuni. Thank you for organizing this party. Sister Marima and I will head home now, we'll meet again soon." - Charlotte smiled warmly.

Tuni bowed his head, thanking the two girls before escorting them outside. Wan also stood nearby, watching as Marima walked out, feeling each step she took get closer, so close that he could hear his own heartbeat. His gaze never left Marima, and he just stood there, feeling the strange stirrings within him.

The scene, under the dim lights of the party, brought a warmth yet mysterious feeling, as if a new bond was beginning, just needing a gentle breeze and a deep look from the heart.

Outside the Jungle Club, the dim streetlights reflected on the luxury cars parked outside. Engfa and Charlotte walked out hand in hand, with Marima and Wan standing aside.

Engfa smiled, her gaze warm as she looked at Charlotte. She couldn't take her eyes off Charlotte's fresh beauty, even though it was late at night.

● "Shall we take a walk?" - Engfa asked with a soft smile, as if inviting Charlotte into a private space for just the two of them. "Let's have Wan take Marima home first."