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?”

Somewhere nearby,

was never mad at you, Logan,” I muttered, stepping out into the street along with a group of other pedestrians as

were you, then?” he asked. “Because you certainly seemed mad when

in the woods. “Okay, maybe I was a little mad,” I said. “Next

Genuinely remorseful. It was a

of his rueful voice made me soften a bit. As I stepped into line for that food truck, I nodded, forgetting momentarily that he couldn’t see me from

small chuckle on the

there another reason why you called me on a Saturday afternoon?” I asked, handing the

said. “Look, I don’t know how to break this to you, but there’s an event tonight. A

The previous event still lingered in my memory, a potent

“It won’t be like last time,

when he added, “Maybe

couldn’t see it. Last night’s memories of the two of us dancing in my living room made me

treading on thin ice, Logan.” His chuckle deepened. “Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I

get ready for

it up to you.

about my wardrobe options for that evening. “But in exchange, I fully expect

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

replied. “I was just joking. I’ll see you later.” He sounded relieved. “Thank you, Ella. I’ll be there

unable to keep the hint of a smile from

“Yes?”

an enjoyable night

tense pause on his

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