Chapter 10 Burning With Passion

• The days stretched on, each one feeling longer without her presence. My world, once a monochrome palette, had been injected with vibrant hues by her mere existence. I, known for my reserved and cold demeanor, found myself missing the warmth she effortlessly brought into my life with her slight smile.
• Two weeks of her absence weighed heavily on me. Everywhere I looked, her face haunted my thoughts, superimposing itself on every passing girl. Glimpses of her lingered in every corner of my surroundings.
• I couldn't bear the uncertainty any longer. The impulse to know overwhelmed me, and I dialed her number. Her mom answered, revealing she had gone to the doctor for a checkup. My heart raced, my mind a storm of worry.