Stella could almost feel her heart pounding through her mouth as she patiently waited for Alex to say something. She was already feeling vulnerable in his presence as he continued to stare into her twitching eyes. It was as if his eyes were a high-power device that was beamed on the darkest part of her soul.
"Stella, I'm not looking for a perfect lady because no one on earth is perfect." Alex moved closer to her, gently placed his hand on her cheek, and started stroking it fondly. As he spoke, his warm breath fanned against her flushed face making her cheeks redden.
"Just like every other human in this world, we all have a shadow that can only depict our shape but not our true beauty or pain."
