The Love From Vengeance

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LUKE’S POV

Daring the night, the rain fell heavily, creating a nice and soothing sound, and this was indeed

a remarkable moment.

1 was settling down on my couch, eating brownies, and watching a basketball match. Harriet sat close to me, leaning her head on my shoulder, and her hand was right on my chest. She wasn’t the type who was actually interested in sports stuff and all that, but she decided to watch this one all because of me.

As soon as the game was over, Harriet turned off the television, and I couldn’t help but give her an unfriendly look. She smiled at me, hoping the expression on my face would change. But little did she know that she was just fooling herself.

I gestured for her to turn the television back on, but she refused, shaking her head. I wanted to snatch the remote from her, but then she drew her hands backward. A glare was directed at this lady before I grabbed the remote.

I turned the television back on, with a lot of thoughts stirring around in my mind. One was about that good–for–nothing goofball, Ariel. The latest moments spent with her and how she just made me look like a fool.

Then the second was about this girlfriend of mine, whom Riley accused of treating her terribly. And then there was my grandfather, who was probably still in shock after that horrendous episode. Life could get really dark sometimes, but I have to say, I needed things to brighten me up once again.

“So, Harriet, I need to know something,” I said, with my eyes still fixed on the television.

“Okay, what is that?” Harriet asked slowly, probably thinking of the question I was about to throw at her. And if she had some senses, her mind would reveal to her a hint.

morning, Riley told me go

I fixed my eyes on her; my gaze was

know what I’m talking about.

still normal, and the glare had not yet risen. “Earlier this and it was literally not good news. I believe you already

Harriet looked so stupefied, and I could sense the fear arising within her.

“Now tell me, Harriet,” I uttered after a deep sigh. “What have you been doing to Riley while I was not around?”

Harriet looked at me. I could see that terror had captured her; her senses had fled away, but she had to quickly come back to reality. “Why are you asking me this, Luke? What did that girl tell you?”

told me that you have been treating her badly whenever I wasn’t around. To the point that you even refused to

the hell would I want to do that to someone? Do I look

“I don’t know.”

know?” Her tone was mixed

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is that Riley is not the type of person who lies. Her words are always true; everybody knows

didn’t waste any time attacking

stolid face, not wanting to say anything until she was done with her lunacy, which she seemed

but you need to stop! Your

I’ve told you before,

I think you’ve seen her true colors today, right? She’s nothing

I cautioned her in

put an end to this!” She stood up, glaring at me, and I just kept

go ahead,” I told her

nice and romantic,” she spat. “I’ve noticed that, Luke. You’ve just been acting strange for some days now. You barely talk to

all of this, I was busy giving my attention to the movie. I had no idea why the television wasn’t loud enough to prevent me from hearing

Harriet queried, her anger clear in her

whatever you were saying.” I looked

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she said softly, slowly shaking her head. With a tone as sad as that, her words would have

the maids was walking to the kitchen, so I

how may I help you?” The

just want you to give me simple answers to my questions.” I glanced at Harriet but focused my eyes back on the maid. “Can you promise to say nothing but the

“Yes, sir, I promise.”

looked at Harriet. She turned her face away,

back to

glanced at Harriet and then focused her attention back on

told me that Harriet has been mistreating

and then lowered her gaze. Perturbation was written

no need to be scared, alright?” I said it loudly. “Who is