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?”

badly whenever I wasn’t around.

Harriet defended herself instantly. “Why the hell would I want to do that to

“I don’t know.”

don’t know?” Her tone was mixed with

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type of person who lies.

trying to say?” Harriet didn’t waste any time attacking me. “That

say anything until she was done with

I don’t know what’s gotten into your head these past few days, but you need to stop! Your cousin told you that, and you believed her–believed her

before, Riley would never

you’ve seen her true colors

voice down,” I cautioned her in a frosty

stood up, glaring at me, and I just kept my eyes on

then, go ahead,” I told her casually, increasing the

Luke. You’ve just been acting strange for some days now. You barely talk to me, don’t give me your attention, and

had no idea why the television wasn’t loud enough

you even listening to me?” Harriet queried, her anger clear

you to finish whatever you were saying.” I looked at her.

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said softly, slowly shaking her head. With a tone as sad as that, her words would have struck me hard. But

kitchen, so

The

to give me simple answers to my questions.” I glanced at Harriet but focused my

“Yes, sir, I promise.”

at Harriet.

back

glanced at Harriet and then focused her attention back on

me that Harriet has been mistreating her when

lowered her

need to be scared, alright?” I said it loudly. “Who is your boss around