The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2714
At the newsroom, the bubbly spring in her step didn’t go unnoticed. Her
colleagues, curious about her high spirits, nudged her for details, but Regina was
a vault. Not a word slipped through her grin.
“Pff, let's see how long that smug look lasts on your face,” Ahab snorted with a
mix of jealousy and challenge. “Landing an interview is one thing, but pulling it off
is another ball game. If you botch it, you might as well have passed it along to
someone else.”
Regina brushed off Ahab’s cynicism with ease, “Why don’t you focus on sprucing
up your own articles, Ahab? Even if I stumble, I'll find my footing. After all, my
interviewee has turned you down more than once, hasn't she? Makes one
wonder if she's got something against you. Imagine the mess if it were in your
hands. Best stick to what you write best, while I hustle on my gig.”
With that last dig, she grabbed her tote bag and sashayed into the café where
she'd arranged to meet with Dahlia. Arriving nearly an hour early, she planned to
use the extra time to prepare.
But to her surprise, Dahlia showed up at the café just half an hour later.
They exchanged smiles of mutual respect.
“I thought I was being the early bird,” Dahlia quipped, “but it seems you are even
earlier, Ms. Tanner.”
“We journalists always scout the scene early-t helps us get the lay of the land
and set us up for a better story. Didn't expect you to beat me to the punch,
Dahlia.”
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“Us dancers, we like to get a feel for the stage to avoid any missteps o
performances,” Dahlia replied.
“And by “getting a feel, you mean...?” Regina probed, sensing the interview had
already. begun.
Dahlia chuckled softly. “You might find it hard to believe, but the dance world is
rife with sabotage. From sprinkling fine glass to scattering tacks on stage, I've
seen it all. That's why, after bouncing around from country to country, I only work
with those I trust implicitly. Ensuring a clean stage before a performance is a
must.”
Regina nodded, understanding. “It's rare to see such young talent in the arts
without stirring up envy. Those younger aim to outshine you, while the veterans
look down with a sense of superiority, never quite satisfied.”
Regina's words struck a chord with Dahlia, articulating the balancing act she
faced in her industry.
“Have you faced similar challenges with your seniors at work, Ms. Tanner?”
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Dahlia’s interest in Regina's career was encouraging-it was the first step toward a
rapport.
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Dahlia nodded in agreement. “Do you know what convinced me about you?”
“Because you saw potential beyond the surface,” Regina guessed, her voice
buoyant with encouragement.
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