***CONRY***

The day was folding up and Vera was still nowhere to be found. I stood by the window peeping at everyone passing by; I had never felt such a pull toward anyone before — a strange warmth that made my chest thud beyond reason.

Then I saw her figure appear from afar. I let out a faint smile and a sigh. She radiated as always and the setting sun caught her face, making her more beautiful. I did not want her to see me, but before I could leave she looked up and met my eyes. I ...