Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 31

This was the first time Agnes had seen Jared in casual wear. He was always prim and proper as if he lived in a bubble.

But now, dressed in a casual hoodie with a cartoon pattern, it felt like he was a different person. Just a piece of clothing made him seem a lot more approachable like he wasn’t always on a pedestal.

Seeing Agnes staring at him, Jared asked, “What, isn’t it pretty?”

Agnes quickly replied, “It suits you well. It makes you look a lot younger.”

“You’re saying I looked old before?”

This guy always picking a fight!

“Do you still want to eat the burger?” retorted Agnes.

Before he could reply, Agnes was already off, nimble as a deer, making her way into the bustling food street.

street was a riot of lights and sounds, the smell of barbecue wafting in the air, a mix of spices creating an intoxicating aroma.

a beat, Agnes found “Burger Barn” in a quiet nook of the food street.

a seat, Jared asked her

ain’t that type of

hollered towards the entrance, “Hey boss, two of your signature beef burger meals. The big one.”

amidst

big bite, letting out a satisfied sigh. “This is the best burger I’ve

a small bite

expectantly, “How

tasted

Agnes‘ bright, hopeful eyes, he

smugness flashing in them. “You fancy folks who are used to high–end food, you’ll find these simple delights delicious

like it, we can come

voice was gentle. His

be something wrong with her heart, as it seemed to beat

new topic, “Um…could you do