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?”

was easy on the eyes,

man was taken aback, seemingly surprised at being rejected by a girl, but he quickly regained his smile, “How old are you? Are

somewhat speechless, asking, “Are

was slightly taken aback, not understanding why she

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

here, and was a bit worried, this place might not be very safe for a young

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

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

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

suddenly buzzed.

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

voice sounded urgent, “Ellinor! Get up

don’t want to go up, you come down.”

down! Ellinor,

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