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.”

“May I sit here

he was easy on the eyes, Ellinor was not

his smile, “How old are you? Are you of age, daring to come to a place

somewhat speechless, asking, “Are you a cop,

understanding why she would ask that, “No,

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

just saw you alone here, and was a bit worried, this

juice on the table and taking a sip,

seemed to stun this self–proclaimed gentleman. Each of her responses took him by surprise.

man was intrigued by Ellinor, smiling politely, “You’re really interesting! May I have the honor of

suddenly buzzed. It

to deal with the man any longer, so she answered

urgent, “Ellinor! Get up here now!”

don’t want to

was tearful, “I can’t come down! Ellinor, hurry

voice, Ellinor frowned,