The Love From Vengeance

66: TAKE IT IN

ARIEL’S POV

It was another beautiful morning, a wonderful Saturday, and a good time to get some rest. I had not seen Luke since he took me away from that restaurant yesterday. He didn’t spend the night at his house; probably steamed up or something.

As I made my way to the kitchen, I saw Mariam cooking. It looked like she was preparing breakfast. But that was kind of strange. Of all the maids in this mansion, this woman was the one who decided to cook. A grumpy witch, for that matter.

kept on staring at her as she hummed, pressing on with her cooking. She didn’t even realize I was here.

As the minutes passed by, I stood still, and then Mariam’s eyes finally caught me.

“You?” was what she vocalized that very moment.

“Yes, it’s me,” I responded. “What are you doing?”

“What does it look like I’m doing, you idiot? I’m cooking!” She snapped, grabbing a knife, and was ready to cut down some of her ingredients.

“And since when did you start cooking?”

She glared at me. “You’re just a stranger here. Plus, you know nothing about me. So it’s best you mind your own business.”

“Hmm, okay,” I answered calmly, moving backwards. “Happy cooking. I can’t wait to get a taste of your food.”

Mariam chuckled after I said those things, and then I left her.

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A few hours later, I walked downstairs only to see Luke seated at the dining table. Riley sat close to him. He was in a normal shirt and not putting on one of those suits.

Luke’s eyes met mine, and we stared at each other till Mariam came, holding a tray of plates.

“Okay, here comes breakfast,” Mariam said, dropping the tray on the table. The food smelled nice; I won’t lie about that.

his aunt was not a good one, but she was just smiling and dropping the plates on the table, like

LUKE’S POV

my aunt, Mariam, as she placed the plates of food on the table. She had prepared

to everyone, which was really creepy and kind of suspicious. Now, she had

me to. It was even because of her that I was sitting down right

to the kitchen. I looked at Ariel, who was standing not too far from us. My expression toward her was blank.

happened yesterday was still in my mind, seeing her with that man, whoever he was. I was kind of choleric. And I didn’t want to say I was

and I set my eyes on her. “Aren’t you going to eat your

observing it very well. I took a hold of my knife and fork, still giving the dish an angry look. The

was about to eat the food. Riley and I both turned to her as she took

couldn’t help but give her a confused expression, mixed with

not?” Riley asked

it’s poisoned,” Ariel

My bafflement got harder.

you just say?” Mariam asked

looked at her. “Don’t start lying now.

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“Why would

Ariel replied coldly. “You never

“Why are you

what’s right. I’m not going to stand here and watch

looked at the two of them. Their attitude was totally out of line. Absolutely different; now I didn’t know who to believe.

you’ve finally revealed your true colors. From the very first day I saw you, I knew you were nothing but a liar. But I didn’t know that you

enough!” I shouted, and they

at Ariel. “Are you sure you’re telling the truth? Did

if you think I’m lying, I’m going to prove it to

going to do?” Riley