The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2742
Regina's efforts seemed to be an exercise in futility, for the homeless man she
pursued for
a story had not so much as glanced her way.
As days turned into weeks, the number of journalists sticking around dwindled,
until Regina was the only one left.
By day, she felt fine, her courage unwavering. But night's cloak seemed to bring
a shiver of fear. Eventually, bracing herself, she approached the man once more.
“Don’t you wanna talk about what happened to you?” she prodded. “Look around,
everyone's gone. Even if you're not talking to a rookie, you don’t have much
choice now, do you?”
The man, wrapped in his threadbare coat, didn’t even lift his eyes. It was as if he
lived in a vacuum, oblivious to Regina's plea.
Under normal circumstances, Regina would have moved on to another story, but
this man had been ranting about losing everything he held dear, and she didn’t
dare broach his sorrows uninvited.
Pacing restlessly, she finally stamped her foot in determination and dragged her
gear to sit directly opposite him.
“I'm not leaving if you're not talking. Let's see who lasts longer,” Regina declared,
not wanting her previous efforts to have been in vain.
She also harbored a glimmer of hope that this could be her big break, the story
that would
turn her career around.
She wasn't alone in that place; other homeless folks were around.
And that night, trouble found her.
A drunkard, reeking of cheap booze, stumbled upon the sight of Regina, fair and
beau
and made a beeline for her.
Before he could reach her, Regina wrapped herself in her blanket, keeping her
gaze fir on the ground.
“Psst-hey there, pretty lady, why so shy? Don't you wanna look up and give me a
smile
Disgust churned within Regina at his words, but she was alone and couldn't risk
confrontation.
This man had been lurking around for a couple of days, waiting for his chance.
Now, emboldened by alcohol, he wasn’t about to miss his shot.
“Come on, girlie, what do you say about hanging with me? I might be older, but I
know how to treat a lady right. Heh, stick with me, and you won't be sorry. Come
on, don't be shy,
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She shuffled away, desperate to avoid his touch.
“Playing hard to get, are we? Come here, let me have a good look at you!”
The drunkard grabbed Regina's arm, and she let out a shriek, jumping away and
abandoning her blanket.
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“Back offl Come any closer, and I'm calling the cops!” Regina warned, her voice
fierce with defiance.
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But Regina stood her ground, her phone already in hand, ready to dial for help.