83 DANCE WITH ME

ARIEL’S POV

“You’re right,” I told Luke in hushed tones. “I am going to add it to the bitter memories.”

“That’s a good thing then,” Luke said, and turned his face away, looking in the server’s direction. “Hey, can I get another bottle please?”

Luke turned to me headlong. “I told you one bottle wasn’t going to get me hammered.”

“Luke Reynold,” a lady said, and I turned to look at her.

She was a stunning blonde, with a bold sense of style. Her nose and lips were both adorned with piercings, adding to her edgy appearance. What she had on was a form–fitting blue dress, with her ample bosom on full display, drawing attention to the intricate tattoo etched on her chest.

“Luke Reynold,” she repeated his name, and Luke gave her his attention. I could see how he was captivated by her looks, and that made me, kind of irritated.

“Uhmm, do I know you?” Luke aksed her, raising an eyebrow. The blonde giggled. It wasn’t like anything was funny.

“Oh silly,” she laughed, moving closer to Luke and playfully hitting his arm. He

gave

her a confused look, and so did I. But mine was mixed with anger, for some

reason.

“I’m Bethany, daughter of Manuel Elviro. I’m the one who sent you an invitation,

she introduced herself, grinning at Luke.

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that expression on her face were like a flashing neon sign that screamed “I’m into Luke!” But she shouldn’t be. Yeah, she shouldn’t.

putting pineapple on pizza or wearing socks with sandals. It just shouldn’t be done. But there she was, grinning like a

a valid reason for this thinking of mine. But I couldn’t grasp it. I couldn’t care less

recall if he actually knew her before. But with that look on his face, it

still trying to crack your brain?” Bethany kept on with her intense smile. Which was

uttered, still looking puzzled. He brought his phone out of his pocket, and he gazed at it

his phone on the

Manuel Elviro.”

Elviro,” she

to include that? It was obvious she was

nice meeting you.” Luke

for seconds. “You know,

her for a moment.

need to kiss my hand.” She smiled, stretching her hand

that. But he did it anyway. He slowly took her hand, and kissed it. And the fool had to

you happy now?” Luke

a nod. “You want to dance?” She gestured toward the

“Wait!” Luke spoke loudly, just

whispered, looking

happening. How his thoughts about us kept on changing every minute. I wouldn’t be surprised if

one who offered you a dance,” Bethany reminded

front of me,” he replied, still gazing at me, and not sparing Bethany a

were in

you just going to ditch me?” Bethany

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an answer to my question.” Luke

you already know the answer.” She shook her head after that, and took a deep breath. “Guess we’ll hang out some other

hope so,” Luke told her, and girthed his hands around my waist.

no idea what to say. I felt so vulnerable at the moment, which I didn’t like. The feeling of his hands around me was ideal, and

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