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?”

do you mean?”

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

Luke scoffed. “Who said I was following you

here with me,

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

him. “If I’m not worth

okay?” he tried to explain

curious about someone who’s not

try to

you,” I retorted. “And don’t

said,

me give them to you.” I spoke with so much boldness. “First of all, I came back for work. There are lots of projects, including this on with your company. And 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, Luke, don’t approach me again with

away from me and focused it elsewhere. “You

to do,” I

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, walking toward

asked without sparing me a

someone,” I replied, slightly annoyed as

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

did you know?” I asked, slightly

to give his phone

be waiting for you in the car,” I informed him before

intended to make a phone call, so I rummaged through my purse, searching for my phone. To

my face, disappointed in myself. This meant I would have to go back to that building, and I sincerely hoped I wouldn’t run into my good–for–nothing ex husband. This was truly

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

exclaimed, and he turned to look

wore a

in my purse, so

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