The Love From Vengeance

85 WHO?

LUKE’S POV

As I made my way out of the building, my heart raced with anticipation and my eyes scanned every corner, searching for the mysterious figure I was supposed to meet. The bustling crowd outside was filled with people engaged in various

conversations, but amidst it all, I couldn’t seem to spot the young man I was looking for.

I remembered he was supposed to be wearing a hoodie, but then again, I couldn’t be sure. Perhaps he had changed his appearance or was trying to conceal his identity more and more.

Frustration began to creep in as I continued to look around, my hands resting on my waist in a gesture of annoyance. I couldn’t shake off the feeling that this guy was playing some sort of game with me, and he seemed like the type who enjoyed pulling pranks and tricking people. It was starting to feel like a wild goose chase, and I couldn’t help but wonder if it was all just a big joke.

After what felt like an eternity, I finally spotted the person I had been eagerly anticipating. His white hoodie and masked face were a familiar sight, just like the last time we met.

I couldn’t help but feel a bit annoyed at his tardiness. He had sent me a text to meet him outside, yet he was the one who arrived late. I wanted to give him a piece of my mind, but I held back.

“Luke Reynold, I see you’ve been waiting for me,” he spoke, his voice muffled by the mask. I couldn’t decipher his expression, but I could sense his amusement.

“Yes, where have you been?” I asked, trying to keep my frustration in check. ‘ I’ve been waiting for quite some time now. I almost left.”

The man chuckled, his eyes twinkling behind the mask. “If you had left, that would’ve been your loss.”

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“Let’s not waste any more of our precious time, shall we?” The man with the enigmatic mask inched closer. “So, are you finally ready to get the deal done?”

let out a heavy sigh, not wanting to prolong

wouldn’t want anyone to start playing games with me later on.”

one saying that,” I retorted, eyeing him up and down. “You

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quite the trickster to

me utterly perplexed. What was so amusing? Had he already begun to display his

what felt like an eternity, he finally calmed down and took

trying to make sense

he said, trying to stifle another laugh. I rolled my eyes and looked

turned to him.

you went off on a tangent?” He scratched the back of his head, trying to remember our initial topic of

mentioned someone was planning to kill me, right? I need

expression. “What is it that you need to

on my house two weeks ago,” I explained, my words coming out slowly as I struggled to

of this conversation already. “What do you

his response. “I don’t know!” I snapped, my irritation bubbling to the surface. “You’re supposed to have the

you think I’m some sort of omniscient figure who knows everything about everyone?”

a feeling that you know more than you’re letting on. That

nod. “I see,” he said, his tone softening. You’re lucky to be alive today, you

still be here, sitting next to me and making jokes to brighten my day. But

stress yourself, Luke Reynold. Even if you were to think for ten thousand hours, you still wouldn’t be able to figure out who this person is. You need help.”