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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a flashing neon sign that screamed

was just one of those things that didn’t make sense. Like putting pineapple on pizza or wearing

mine. But I couldn’t grasp

her, trying to recall if he actually knew her before. But with that look on his

with her intense smile. Which was

of his pocket, and he gazed at it for quite some seconds. I

I see,” Luke said, and dropped his phone on

of Manuel

Elviro,” she responded, with a huge smile, feeling so proud of herself.

daughter? Did she really have to include that? It was obvious

it’s nice meeting you.” Luke

looked at his hand for seconds. “You know, there’s a better way

at her for a moment. “And what’s

hand.” She smiled, stretching her hand over to him.

to follow through with that. But he did it anyway. He slowly took her hand, and kissed it. And the fool had to smile like an

happy now?”

replied, with a nod. “You want to dance?” She gestured toward the dance floor.

not needed here anymore,” I said, standing up. “I’ll be leaving.” “Wait!” Luke spoke loudly, just when I was about to

whispered, looking

kept on changing every minute. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was joking with me at the moment. But this actually felt nice. I think it

who offered you a dance,”

this is my wife, standing right here in front of me,” he replied, still gazing at me, and not sparing Bethany a

you were in my

ditch me?” Bethany asked, crossing her

WITH ME

didn’t give me an answer to my question.”

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

her, and girthed his hands around my waist. Bethany

which I didn’t like.

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