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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sign that

anything against her, but it was just one of those things that didn’t make sense. Like putting pineapple on pizza

there must be a valid reason for this thinking of mine. But I couldn’t grasp it. I couldn’t

if he actually knew her before. But with that look on his face, it was clear they hadn’t crossed paths.

Bethany kept on with her intense smile. Which was literally irritating. “I sent

out of his pocket, and he gazed at it for

see,” Luke said, and dropped his phone

of Manuel Elviro.”

daughter of Manuel Elviro,” she responded, with a huge smile, feeling

she really have to include that? It was

you.” Luke offered

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

for a moment.

need to kiss my hand.” She smiled, stretching

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

you happy now?” Luke

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

guess I’m not needed here anymore,” I said, standing up. “I’ll be leaving.” “Wait!” Luke spoke loudly, just when I was about to walk away. I turned to him. He stood up, moving closer to

whispered, looking into my

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

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 glance.

turned to her. “If you were in my position, what would

ditch me?” Bethany asked,

WITH ME

answer to my question.” Luke smirked

head after that, and

Luke told her, and girthed his hands around my waist. Bethany had 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 staring into his eyes made

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