JJ's POV:
I couldn't stop looking at Kiefer.
He moved around the café so easily.
And every time he smiled… my heart skipped.
"JJ, can you bring the pastries over here?"
I shook my head. Focus.
He's rich. Powerful. Engaged.
I can't…
Kyla and Kieran were laughing nearby.
I didn't notice the looks they were giving each other.
Or the way they noticed Kiefer glancing at me.
It was just… friendly, right?
I had no idea.
When Kiefer walked toward my table, my chest tightened.
"Everything okay here?" he asked.
"Y-yeah, everything's fine," I said, forcing a smile.
He nodded and walked away.
But I felt it.
Something pulling.
Kiefer's POV:
Why is she so different?
She's just… JJ.
Simple. Kind. Cute.
I shouldn't feel this.
I'm engaged to Ella.
I promised.
But every smile… every laugh…
I can't stop.
I saw Kyla across the room.
A subtle nod.
Something's happening.
Something I can't explain.
I turned back to JJ.
And my heart refused to listen.