The Kiss that Sparked it All

Byran’s disgruntled voice came from the other end of the phone, “Hello? Who’s this?”

“It’s me, Ellinor, Mr Howard”

Hearing Ellinor’s voice, Byran’s tone softened a bit, “Ellinor, are you off work yet?”

“Almost, there’s less than ten minutes”

“Alright, I’m coming to pick you up now Meet me at the alley near the office. And be sure to dodge Balfour!” Byran instructed carefully

Ellinor was somewhat puzzled, “We’re not doing anything shady, why should we avoid Mr. Howard?”

Byran stuttered a bit, “Well Balfour’s not a fan of me hanging out with you, so he can’t know that I’m the one taking you to Grandpa’s birthday party. You’d better avoid him, or I’ll get an earful from Balfour again!”

Ellinor let out a sarcastic laugh, “Oh, so that’s the reason!”

has the wrong opinion about you. Once he gets to know you,

smiled and didn’t say anything, “Alright,

“Sure!”

in just fifteen

alley near the Howard Group and got

sat in the back. Seeing Ellinor get in, he gave her a disapproving once–over.

you’re going to my grandpa’s birthday

leaving a simple white shirt. It was simple and crisp,

for fun. There’s no need to dress up,

frowned, “Ellinor, you’re such a weirdo!”

“Oh? How so?”

obviously into Balfour, yet you don’t even bother to dress up! Do you know how many women

“Don’t you think it’s possible that I’m not interested in Balfour

“Well, that’s a shamel Actually, I was kind of hoping you could