The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 29

A man’s deep voice cut through the booming music of the bar, reaching Ellinor’s ears.

Just as Ellinor was about to close her eyes for a moment, she heard someone speaking. Annoyed at being disturbed, she frowned. She opened her eyes, and saw a man standing under the dazzling lights, grinning like a Cheshire cat, looking quite dapper.

He was wearing black trousers and a white shirt, sans tie, with two buttons undone at the collar, revealing a hint of his collarbone.

He looked both rebellious and elegant. What a sight for sore eyes!

The man didn’t get a response from Ellinor, his smile deepened, kindly asking, “Are you here alone?”

Ellinor answered lazily, “Nope.”

man smiled gracefully. “May I sit here then?”

the eyes,

smile, “How

looked somewhat speechless, asking, “Are you

not understanding

irritated, “Then why are you grilling me? My old teacher always told me, don’t

explaining, “I just saw you alone here, and was a bit worried, this place might not be

up the juice on the table and taking a sip, saying, “I’ll feel safe as long as you

self–proclaimed gentleman.

interesting! May I have

then, Ellinor’s phone suddenly buzzed. It was Belinda.

with the man any longer, so

voice sounded urgent, “Ellinor! Get

don’t want to

tearful, “I can’t come down! Ellinor, hurry up and save

off with Belinda’s voice, Ellinor frowned, “What’s