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 I sit here

easy on the eyes, Ellinor was not polite,

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 this

asking, “Are you

slightly taken aback, not understanding why she would ask that, “No, why?”

irritated, “Then why are you grilling me?

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

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 her

smiling politely, “You’re really interesting! May

phone suddenly buzzed. It was Belinda.

didn’t have time to deal with the man any longer, so

voice sounded urgent, “Ellinor! Get up here now!”

want to go up, you

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

something was off with Belinda’s voice,