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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flashing neon sign that screamed “I’m into Luke!” But she

one of those things that didn’t make sense. Like putting pineapple on pizza or wearing socks with sandals. It just shouldn’t

a valid reason for this thinking of mine. But I couldn’t

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

your brain?” Bethany kept on with her intense smile. Which was literally irritating. “I sent you

pic?” Luke uttered, still looking puzzled. He brought his phone out of his pocket, and he gazed at it for quite some seconds.

and dropped his phone on the table. “So you’re the

of Manuel

beautiful daughter of Manuel Elviro,” she responded, with

really have to include that? It was obvious she was trying to

it’s nice meeting you.” Luke offered

his hand for seconds. “You know, there’s a better way for a perfect greeting.”

at her for a moment. “And what’s that?”

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

visage was telling him not to follow through with that. But he did it anyway. He slowly took her hand, and kissed

now?” Luke

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

I said, standing up. “I’ll be leaving.” “Wait!” Luke spoke loudly, just when I was about to walk away. I turned to

Luke whispered, looking into

wouldn’t be surprised if he

was the one who offered you a dance,” Bethany reminded

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

“If you were in

to ditch

WITH ME

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

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

hands around my waist. Bethany had

to say. I felt so vulnerable at the moment, which I didn’t like. The feeling of his hands around me was

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