The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2005

“Let’s go, and it’s time to head in Balfour said, checking his watch and standing up.

They both checked their tickets and found their seats in the packed theater.

Alyssa had intentionally picked an ordinary screening to let them experience a typical date night, and the place was buzzing with people.

Balfour stood out in his sleek black suit among the crowd dressed in Jeans and T–shirts.

Catching his slightly awkward expression, Ivy couldn’t help but smile, leaning in and teasing, “Regretting not changing before we came out? People don’t usually wear suits to a movie”

*Just watch the movie, Balfour said sternly, gently pushing her head back to face the screen.

by touched her head and then settled down to watch the movie..

clearly chosen by Alyssa to foster some closeness between the

rang just as the movie was starting. He

who was on the other end of the

up. Balfour looked troubled, casting

whispering, “It’s okay, go if you need to. I can watch the movie by myself. If grandma asks later, I’ll cover for you.” The call was from Giselle, saying

But he’d promised to watch the movie with Ivy, and leaving because

wrong.

understanding only deepened his guilt.

Ivy insisted, trying to

could she

but once Balfour had brought her there and they sat down together as it began, hope had

taking her hand and leading her out

what are you doing?” Ivy was still confused as he pulled her along outside.