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..

was a romantic comedy, clearly chosen by Alyssa

starting.

turged, sensing she knew who was on the other end of the call.

hanging up. Balfour looked troubled, casting a meaningful glance at Ivy.

I can watch the movie by myself. If grandma asks later, I’ll cover for you.” The call was from Giselle, saying

know how to refuse. But he’d promised to watch the movie with Ivy, and leaving because of

wrong.

understanding only deepened

fine,” Ivy insisted, trying

how could she

had brought her there and they sat down together as it began, hope had swelled in her heart,

disappointment, Balfour hesitated for a moment before taking her hand and leading her out of

what are you doing?” Ivy was still confused as he