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.”

The man smiled gracefully. “May I sit here then?”

the eyes, Ellinor was not polite, “Nope.”

surprised at being rejected by a girl, but he quickly regained his smile, “How old are you? Are you of age, daring to

somewhat speechless, asking, “Are you a cop,

man was slightly taken aback, not understanding why

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

here, and was a bit worried,

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

this self–proclaimed gentleman.

politely, “You’re really interesting! May I have

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

deal with the man any longer, so she answered

the phone, Belinda’s voice sounded urgent, “Ellinor!

“I don’t want to

come down! Ellinor, hurry up and

off with Belinda’s voice, Ellinor frowned, “What’s