The Love From Vengeance

15 NO LOVE

ARIEL’S POV

“I found your purse,” Luke said, holding it up for me to see.

Thank you. Can I have it back?” I approached him, extending my hand.

As I reached for the purse, I couldn’t help but notice how close we were standing. His cologne smelled pleasant, though I refused to let myself be swayed by his charm. It would have been nice if he matched his attractive appearance with a good personality, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. I knew that the good side wasn’t coming any time soon.

I collected my purse from him, surprised by his action. And I thought he was going to start acting crazy again. But it looked like some people had come to their senses. Or maybe he was just waiting for the perfect opportunity to start being stupid.

“Thank you,” I said, my tone devoid of any warmth. I was not going to joke with this man anymore, nor was I going to be friends with him. But one thing was for sure: My mission here. would be accomplished.

I started to walk away, but Luke called out to me, prompting me to stop. I turned around, wondering what he wanted to say. I wasn’t in the mood to engage with him, but maybe being a little polite wouldn’t hurt, right?

“What is it now?” I asked without facing him.

“Why did you come back?” he queried.

I gave him a disapproving look as I turned to face him. “What kind of question is that?”

“I need to know, Ariel!” Luke raised his voice and approached me. He grabbed my arm, and I glared at him in response. “I don’t know why, but I feel like you came back because of me.”

I chuckled. “Don’t make me laugh.”

“It’s true, isn’t it?” His grip tightened as he spoke.

“If you think you’re still important in my life, you’re only fooling yourself,” I said, my tone cold. “You were erased from my life the moment we separated.”

“Are you sure about that?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Why are you even bothering yourself with this?”

mean?” he asked,

and you claim to hate me. So why do you

scoffed. “Who said I

with me, and the only person

Luke released my arm. “Don’t get it twisted. I do not love you. I never loved you and

closer to him. “If I’m not worth your time, then why bother asking me

okay?” he tried to

you be curious about someone who’s not worth your

to

just being clear with you,” I retorted. “And don’t over think things, Luke. I do

love,” he said, after staring at me for

secondly, I don’t want anything to do one, that we’re working with you anymore. If it weren’t for this ongoing project, do you think I’d be standing here with you right now? So please,

from me and focused

what I was about to do,” I

indicated by the constant smile on his face. It appeared evident that he had found himself a girlfriend. I mean, considering his expression at

can start going now,” I said aloud,

took you so long?” He asked without sparing

was talking to someone,” I replied, slightly annoyed as I thought about my recent conversation

briefly glanced at me and then returned his attention to his phone. “Who were

know?” I

to give his

the car,” I informed him before getting into his

phone call, so I rummaged through my purse, searching for my phone. To my surprise, it was nowhere to be

This meant I would have to go back to that building, and I

got into the car, whistling. He settled into the driver’s seat, fastened his seat belt, and placed his hands on the steering wheel.

turned to look at me.

wore

in my purse, so it’s obvious I

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