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?”

you have been treating her badly whenever I wasn’t around. To the point

would I want to do that to someone? Do I look like a

“I don’t know.”

know?” Her tone was mixed with mazes

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Riley is not the type of person who lies. Her words are

didn’t waste any time attacking me. “That

wanting to say anything until she

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

I’ve told you before, Riley would

think you’ve seen her true colors

down,” I cautioned

She stood up, glaring at me, and I

her casually,

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

had no idea why the television wasn’t loud enough

Harriet

whatever you were saying.” I looked at her. “Are you

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for you,” she said softly, slowly shaking her head. With a tone as sad

kitchen, so I

how may I help you?” The maid asked

you to give me simple answers to my questions.” I glanced at Harriet but focused my eyes back on the maid. “Can you promise

“Yes, sir, I promise.”

looked at Harriet. She

turned back to

then focused her attention back on me. And with that

has been mistreating her when

and then lowered her gaze. Perturbation was written all over her

scared, alright?” I said it