The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 29

A man’s deep voice cut through the booming music of the bar, reaching Ellinor’s ears.

Just as Ellinor was about to close her eyes for a moment, she heard someone speaking. Annoyed at being disturbed, she frowned. She opened her eyes, and saw a man standing under the dazzling lights, grinning like a Cheshire cat, looking quite dapper.

He was wearing black trousers and a white shirt, sans tie, with two buttons undone at the collar, revealing a hint of his collarbone.

He looked both rebellious and elegant. What a sight for sore eyes!

The man didn’t get a response from Ellinor, his smile deepened, kindly asking, “Are you here alone?”

Ellinor answered lazily, “Nope.”

man smiled gracefully. “May I

he was easy on the eyes, Ellinor was not polite, “Nope.”

smile, “How old are you? Are you of age, daring to come to a

looked somewhat speechless, asking, “Are you a cop,

man was slightly taken aback, not understanding why she would

grilling me? My old teacher

man was stunned, almost amused, explaining, “I just saw you alone here, and was

up the juice on the table and taking a sip, saying, “I’ll feel safe as long as you keep

spoke, it seemed to stun this self–proclaimed gentleman. Each of her responses

man was intrigued by Ellinor, smiling politely, “You’re really interesting! May I have the honor of

phone suddenly buzzed. It was

have time to deal with the man any longer, so she

phone, Belinda’s voice sounded urgent, “Ellinor! Get

move, “I don’t want to

“I can’t come down!

with Belinda’s voice, Ellinor frowned, “What’s wrong? Where are you?”