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?”

you mean?” he

girlfriend, Luke, and you claim to hate me. So why do you keep following me around

Luke scoffed. “Who said I

here with

do not love you. I

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

curious, okay?”

curious about someone who’s not

try to

don’t over

need your love,” he said, after staring at

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, Luke, don’t approach me again with all these silly questions. The only thing we should be discussing is business, nothing else. I don’t know you; you don’t know me; we’re just business partners.

me and focused it elsewhere. “You can

was about to do,” I promptly

Andre leaning against his car. He seemed to be engrossed in a text conversation, as indicated by the constant smile on his face. It appeared evident that he had found himself

we can start going now,” I said aloud,

He asked without sparing me a glance,

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

attention to his phone. “Who were you talking to?

you know?” I

to give his

waiting for you in the car,” I informed

purse,

no, please don’t tell me I forgot it as well. What the hell is wrong with me? I lightly slapped my face, disappointed in myself. This meant I would have to go back to

whistling. He settled into the driver’s seat, fastened his seat belt, and

on!” I exclaimed, and he turned to look at me. “I forgot

He wore

find my phone in my purse, so it’s obvious I left it

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