#Chapter 84: Delusions

Noah In the quiet realm of Noah's heart, a tempest of emotions brewed since the day of the exhibition. The vivid hues of art seemed to pale in comparison to the colors that Almara brought into his world. Her presence, once a fleeting glance, now filled every corner of his thoughts. It was a force he could neither ignore nor deny - an inexorable pull drawing him closer to her with each passing moment. As their paths intertwined, Noah grappled with a torrent of emotions, yearning to bridge the chasm between friendship and something more profound. Almara's visits to Noah's house became more than casual encounters; they were threads binding their souls together. In her laughter, he found solace, and in her gaze, he glimpsed a world of unspoken understanding. Their conversations wove tales of shared dreams and aspirations, painting a future that seemed incomplete without the other. Noah's heart quickened at the sound of her footsteps approaching, and time seemed to stretch, willing them