You are amazing !

The billiard room where Charles decided to play was neither near nor far from the film set. It required a few minutes by car, or over ten minutes on foot.

Maria was familiar with the location, and her anxiety to see Charles made her sprint down the narrow path without hesitation.

Her slender figure moved swiftly, much faster than girls her age. The urgency in her heart propelled her forward, and remarkably, she covered the distance in just under ten minutes.

As soon as she spotted the billiard room, she rushed inside.

"Charles..."

She called out as she ran, but her breathless panting stopped her from calling out his name again.

She finally found the room Charles had given her the address for.

Placing her hands on the door, she pushed it open forcefully, " Charles..."

The room swung open before her eyes, revealing an empty space, save for the pool table and a single person Charlie was leaning against the pool table.

Hearing her voice, he gently lifted his eyelids, a warmth in his ey