Chapter 18

" I thought I'd find you with huge bags under your eyes, because of the bad night's sleep. Norah nudged.

While touching up her lipstick in the mirror over the sideboard in the living room, Alexis smiled maliciously:

" But I slept... a little, but I slept! It's just that makeup works miracles!

They laughed and Norah peppered her with questions that she was embarrassed to answer.

When she entered the bar and saw him behind the counter, she immediately remembered the photo and blushed. He was grateful for the semi"darkness of the place.

He caught sight of her halfway up and his piercing eyes locked on her. A corner"of"lip smile crept in as he left the guy in front of him talking to himself.

" Hello strange! – he greeted, stopping in front of the counter.

"Hello, stranger!" – he answered softly, still staring at her.

His gaze was so burning, I was sure he was thinking about that photo. Running away from facing him, he left for the introductions:

“Ethan, do you remember Norah?

" Yes, of co