Hidden Flames - Chapter 1: Chapter 1
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Cory had always been the kind of person who found comfort in small, familiar circles. Growing up in Port-Harcourt, she was surrounded by a tight-knit family, but there was always a part of her that felt different—something she hadn’t quite put into words yet.
Kate was Cory’s oldest and dearest friend, someone who understood her in ways others didn’t. It was Kate who first introduced Cory to Debbie at a casual gathering one warm evening. Debbie was vibrant and confident, with a smile that seemed to light up the room. She had recently moved to Port-Harcourt for work, and Kate thought the two would get along well.
As they talked that night, Cory felt an unexpected connection. Debbie’s laughter was infectious, and her stories about her hometown and dreams made Cory’s heart race in a way she hadn’t experienced before. Kate watched them with a knowing smile, sensing the spark between her two friends.
Over the next few weeks, Cory and Debbie found themselves spending more time together—sometimes with Kate, sometimes alone. Their conversations grew deeper, and the initial spark blossomed into something more profound. Yet, beneath the joy, there was a quiet fear—both knew that their families would not accept their relationship easily.
But for now, in these stolen moments, they allowed themselves to dream.
Kate was Cory’s oldest and dearest friend, someone who understood her in ways others didn’t. It was Kate who first introduced Cory to Debbie at a casual gathering one warm evening. Debbie was vibrant and confident, with a smile that seemed to light up the room. She had recently moved to Port-Harcourt for work, and Kate thought the two would get along well.
As they talked that night, Cory felt an unexpected connection. Debbie’s laughter was infectious, and her stories about her hometown and dreams made Cory’s heart race in a way she hadn’t experienced before. Kate watched them with a knowing smile, sensing the spark between her two friends.
Over the next few weeks, Cory and Debbie found themselves spending more time together—sometimes with Kate, sometimes alone. Their conversations grew deeper, and the initial spark blossomed into something more profound. Yet, beneath the joy, there was a quiet fear—both knew that their families would not accept their relationship easily.
But for now, in these stolen moments, they allowed themselves to dream.
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