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

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

for this thinking of mine. But I couldn’t grasp

uttered, still looking at her, trying to recall if he actually knew her before. But with that look on his face, it was clear they hadn’t crossed

brain?” Bethany kept on with her intense smile. Which was literally

puzzled. He brought his phone out of his pocket, and he gazed at it for quite some seconds. I guess he had seen whatever she was telling him

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

of Manuel

sure am. The beautiful daughter of Manuel Elviro,” she responded, with a huge

that? It was obvious she

Luke offered her a handshake.

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

her for a

smiled, stretching

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

you happy now?” Luke asked her.

replied, with a nod. “You want to dance?”

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

dance,” Luke whispered, looking into

changing every minute. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was

who offered you

of me,” he replied, still gazing at me, and

to her. “If you were in

ditch

DANCE WITH

an answer to my question.” Luke

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 had no other option but to walk away.

idea what to say. I felt so vulnerable at the moment, which I didn’t like. The feeling of

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