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

on the eyes, Ellinor was

seemingly surprised at being 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

speechless, asking, “Are you a cop, sir?”

aback, not understanding why she would

irritated, “Then why are you grilling me? My old teacher always told me,

“I just saw you alone here, and was a

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

she spoke, it seemed to stun this self–proclaimed gentleman. Each of

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

suddenly buzzed.

to deal with the man any longer, so

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

move, “I don’t want to go up, you

down! Ellinor, hurry up

with Belinda’s voice, Ellinor frowned, “What’s wrong? Where are