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?”

treating her badly whenever I wasn’t

a lie!” Harriet defended herself instantly. “Why the hell would I want to do

“I don’t know.”

know?” Her tone was

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

say?” Harriet didn’t waste any time attacking

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

days, but you need to stop! Your cousin told you that,

you before,

true colors today,

down,” I cautioned her in a frosty

stood up, glaring at me, and I just

her casually, increasing the volume of

towards me lately is the total opposite of nice and romantic,” she spat. “I’ve noticed that, Luke. You’ve just been acting strange for some days now. You barely talk to

no idea why

me?” Harriet queried, her anger clear

whatever you were saying.”

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shaking her head. With a tone as sad

so I called for her,

you?” The

I glanced at Harriet but focused my eyes back on the maid. “Can you promise to say nothing but

“Yes, sir, I promise.”

then looked at Harriet.

back

then focused her attention back on me. And

mistreating her when

at Harriet again and then lowered her gaze. Perturbation was written

scared, alright?” I said it loudly. “Who is your