Chapter 290 Last Minute Plans

Ella

The forest’s lingering scent still clung to me as I made my way back home. My feet moved over the familiar asphalt path, my mind still replaying the events of the day.

The feeling of freedom and serenity from my hike, followed by the shock of the attempted mugging and then the mysterious young man’s timely intervention, made for an interesting concoction of experiences that day. I was a bit roughed up after the experience, but also intrigued.

As I returned to the hustle and bustle of the city, the familiar sounds were almost a relief after my experience in the quiet woods. I imagined Moana scolding me for not bringing my pepper spray, and my father having a full-blown mental breakdown over it.

It was things like these that I decided to keep from my parents. Not because I wanted to hide anything, but because I didn’t want them to worry. If they knew about half of the dangerous things I dealt with in this city, they would be at my doorstep in an instant, demanding me to come home.

My phone buzzed in my pocket, breaking my reverie. I fumbled for it, flipping it open to see Logan’s name on the display. I hesitated, but then swiped to answer anyway.

“Ella, Logan’s voice greeted, sounding unusually hesitant. “Did you see my note?”

I sighed, shifting my handbag to my other shoulder. “Yes, considering the fact that it was right out on my kitchen counter. It was a bit hard to miss.”

“Well?” he asked, somewhat expectantly. “Are you still mad at me?”

to change. All around me, the sound of cars and people filled my senses. Somewhere nearby, I could smell the fragrant aroma of a food truck, and I suddenly felt

out into the street along

asked. “Because you certainly seemed

was a little mad,” I said. “Next time, when

sounded remorseful. Genuinely remorseful. It was

line for that food truck, I nodded, forgetting momentarily that he couldn’t see

chuckle on

called me on a Saturday afternoon?” I asked, handing the vendor my cash in exchange for a steaming

this to you, but there’s an event tonight. A restaurant owned by

lingered in my memory,

be like last time, promise.

almost hear the smirk in his voice when he added, “Maybe you can grace everyone with those incredible dancing

he couldn’t see it. Last night’s memories of the two of us dancing in my living room made me cringe, although I couldn’t deny the red tint that came to

“Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I

walking, taking a moment to process this. “You expect me to get

it

my wardrobe options for that evening. “But

“That’s a bit much to ask. You are supposed to be my

you later.” He sounded relieved. “Thank you, Ella. I’ll be

sound stern but unable to keep the hint of a

“Yes?”

an enjoyable night with you. last night.

a tense pause on his end. “Understood. See

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