The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2007

Staring at her empty hands, Giselle’s face flashed a moment of embarrassment, but she quickly summoned a smile, “Looks like I dropped the ball there. Sorry, Balfour, I’ll make sure to come up with a better plan for your next birthday.”

Giselle reached out once more, looping her arm through his, “Come on, don’t be mad at me, alright? Today’s your special day, and.. it’s all about having a good time.”

Balfour sighed, a wry smile on his face, “I’m not mad.”

“That’s a relief,” Giselle beamed, her grin bright as the sun, “I’ve booked us a private room at the clubhouse next door. Let’s all head over for some drinks to celebrate. And about this cake, I know sweets aren’t your thing, but I put a lot of effort into picking it out. You’ve got to at least try a slice.”

It was impossible to say no to Giselle when she was like this. Balfour glanced at Ivy, who stood quietly to the side, and gave a

small nod.

“I knew you’d agree.” Giselle chirped, delighted, standing close to Balfour, “Let’s go and have a blast. No holding back tonight. Everyone, we’re here to party.”

Cheers erupted as the group started moving towards the clubhouse, with Balfour and Giselle leading the way.

getting pushed further and further from Balfour as the crowd surged forward.

celebrating with Giselle and a bunch of strangers, but after hesitating for a moment,

weren’t for Giselle’s initiative, Ivy wouldn’t have had a clue that today was Balfour’s birthday. No wonder Alyssa had bought movie tickets out of the blue, trying to

it seemed she wasn’t doing what a

Balfour’s birthday, while Giselle remembered and had

party.

Balfour looked back at

a reassuring smile, wanting

kicked into full gear. As

attention.

out with care, hoping you’d like it.” Balfour thanked them quietly and set the gift

sit in,

a gift. It would be mortifying to be the only

everyone else had brought