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

the eyes, Ellinor

rejected by a girl, but he quickly regained his smile, “How old are you? Are you of

asking, “Are you

slightly taken aback, not understanding why she would ask that,

grilling me? My old teacher always told me, don’t talk

here, and was a bit worried, this place might not

casually, picking up the juice on the table and taking

self–proclaimed

“You’re really interesting! May I

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

the man any longer, so she answered

voice sounded urgent, “Ellinor! Get

“I don’t want

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

something was off with Belinda’s voice, Ellinor frowned, “What’s wrong?