The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2011

Unfortunately, she couldn’t remember the plot.

“The ride-share isn’t here yet, and let’s wait a bit longer.”

Balfour had a drink or two, and of course, he couldn’t drive. They had no choice but to stand by the car, waiting for the ride-share to arrive.

“Sure thing.” Ivy stood a good arm’s length away from Balfour, a distance that was neither close nor far, creating an air of ambiguous intimacy between them.

Thankfully, just as Ivy’s patience was running thin, the ride-share pulled up.

Ivy dashed to the passenger seat, yanked the door open, and hopped in.

Watching her actions, Balfour had no choice but to climb into the back seat.

Throughout the ride, Balfour watched Ivy’s reflection in the car window, his eyes narrowing as he fell into deep thought. Ivy could feel a gaze lingering on her cheek, and it made her face flush with heat as if she were being toasted by a stove. The ride was silent, and once they got home, they entered the house one after the other.

the guest room.” Balfour stopped at the door.

and went inside.

shutting her door, Ivy quickly showered and lay down in

was well past midnight, but lying there, Ivy

eyes, the image of their kiss would flash

her eyes, she would

thought of that kiss made Ivy’s heart race uncontrollably.

had taken

other reason, yet she dared not believe that Balfour could have feelings for her. Tossing and turning through a sleepless night, Ivy arrived at the breakfast table the next morning with dark circles under her eyes,

what’s happened to you?” Alyssa asked with a mix of amusement and concern.

Ivy managed a weak smile, “I’m fine, Granny. Just had a rough

some milk,” Balfour said, sliding a glass of cold milk in front of

at the milk, the memory of last night’s