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.”

smiled gracefully. “May

he was easy on the eyes, Ellinor was not polite,

rejected by a girl, but he quickly regained his smile, “How old are you? Are you of age, daring to come to a place like this

somewhat speechless, asking, “Are

man was slightly taken aback, not understanding why she would ask that, “No,

me?

was stunned, almost amused, explaining, “I just saw you alone here, and was a bit worried, this place might not be very safe for

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

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

“You’re really interesting! May I have the honor of getting your number?”

suddenly buzzed. It

deal with the man any longer, so she

Belinda’s voice sounded urgent, “Ellinor! Get up

to move, “I don’t want to go up, you come down.”

voice was tearful, “I can’t come down!

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