The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2012

Ivy couldn’t fathom the idea of getting something for nothing. She prided herself on her independence and work ethic.

“No need, Grandma,” Ivy brushed off the offer of help with a playful grin, “With my killer resume, I’ll land a job in no time.”

Alyssa, respecting her wish, didn’t press the matter further. Instead, she deftly changed the subject to a lighter topic, “So, how was the movie night with Balfour?” she inquired with a twinkle in her eye.

The mention of the movie night brought back memories of that unexpected kiss, causing Ivy to look away, a faint blush coloring her cheeks, “It was fine, Grandma,” she replied, a touch of awkwardness in her voice, “But why didn’t you tell me it was his birthday? I didn’t bring a gift or anything.”

“The best gift you could give him is your hand in marriage,” Alyssa quipped, noticing Ivy’s flustered reaction. Her smile grew wider, sensing something more between the two.

Their conversation was interrupted by the ring of the telephone. Ivy picked up the receiver, greeted by an unfamiliar number, “See, Grandma? I told you I’d get a job offer soon. Let me take this call.”

sunlight casting warm glows on her face as she answered, “Hello?”

voice from a woman on

who might

We’re producing a new film and

was perplexed, “Are you sure you’ve got the right person?”

“We saw your work in the ad for the Harris Group and felt you perfectly embody the character we’re casting for. It took us quite a while to

lead in a movie left Ivy in disbelief, assuming it was a case of mistaken identity. But hearing how they had found her, she began to take the offer seriously. She had done the

like this.

me, but I’m not a professional actress, and I’m not looking to

at the director, Colton, sitting beside her, her voice tinged with disappointment, “Colton, Ivy says she’s not interested in acting at

turned us down?” Colton was taken aback. He’d directed several acclaimed movies and was used to actors jumping at the chance to be in his