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?”

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

man was taken aback, 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

asking, “Are you a cop,

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

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

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

and taking a sip, saying, “I’ll feel safe as long as

it seemed to stun this self–proclaimed gentleman. Each of her responses took

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

Ellinor’s phone suddenly buzzed.

have time to deal with the man any longer, so she answered the call.

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

“I don’t want to go up, you

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

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