The Love From Vengeance

RIEL’S POV

I opened the door, only to see a group of little children. They looked like they had not eaten for days, with messy hair and pale faces. They were even wearing torn clothes, and I couldn’t help but feel sorry for them. They seemed to have no one to take care of them.

“Good afternoon, miss,” one of the children greeted, her tone low and soft. She was the one standing close to the door, while the others stood behind her.

“Afternoon, sweetheart.” I squatted with a huge smile. “What is your name?” I gently touched the little girl’s cheek.

“Chloe,” she answered.

“Okay, Chloe. It’s nice to meet you.” I took my hands off her face, still smiling at her. “May I please know why you all have come to my house?”

“We’re really hungry, miss,” she answered softly. “We have no food to eat, so we thought if we came to you, you might find us something to eat. You don’t have to give us that much. Even if it’s just one piece of a cookie, we would appreciate it so much.”

“One piece of a cookie? How is that going to satisfy each and every one of you?” I asked in wonder.

“We’ll share it among ourselves, miss.”

“Wow,” I whispered to myself, absolutely surprised. “Do you guys have parents?”

“No, we don’t. We’re all orphans wandering around the streets,” Chloe responded.

I felt so sad for them; it was really touching. I couldn’t let these children starve; I just couldn’t. I wasn’t even going to scold them or whatever. I’d make sure they eat until they are full. And I could also let them live in this house. Andre wouldn’t get angry with this; he was a kind-

hearted person, so I knew we were on the same page.

“Okay then.” I got to my feet. “All of you, come inside.” 1 opened the door wide for them.

so much happiness in

I answered promptly. “Is that a bad idea?” I raised

“No, no,” he replied.

all of you!” I stepped back. With a clamorous shout of glee, they all rushed

door, unable to stop smiling at them. I

the opportunity to take good care of them,

LUKE’S POV

say?” My grandfather quizzed me, and trust me,

and she loves me too. If

dead body!” He shouted right

What wrong did she do

family as long as I’m still alive!” He continued shouting, and he gasped all of a sudden, placing

heart.

exclaimed.

and I rushed down to hold him, as did Tim. It was as if he was being choked to death. He blacked out

my grandfather’s chest. “But he’s not dead. We need to take him to

“Come on, let’s go.”

we drove off. When we arrived at the hospital, the nurses assisted us

was all because of Ariel. If he hadn’t brought up this discussion, I was pretty sure none of this would have happened. I didn’t know what he saw in her, but his blindness for her had translated into his hatred for Harriet, which

you think he’s going to be okay?” I asked

do what he says

follow my grandfather, I’ll only end up breaking Harriet’s heart. And if

ARIEL’S POV

little children enjoy their dish, all seated on the couch. There were nine of them,