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?”

to prolong this any further. “Yes, I suppose I am.”

twinkling mischievously. “Excellent. I wouldn’t want anyone to start playing games with me later

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

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quite the trickster to

utterly perplexed. What was so amusing? Had he already begun

laughed, unsure of what to do or say. After what felt like an eternity, he finally calmed down and took a deep breath. “Sorry about that,”

still trying to make sense

to stifle another laugh. I rolled my eyes and looked away, tapping

subsided and I turned to him.

was serious once again. “Where were we before you went off on a tangent?”

me, right? I need to know

didn’t respond immediately, instead meeting my gaze with a cool, unreadable expression. “What is it that

the attack on my

tired of this conversation already. “What do you

frustrated by his response. “I don’t know!” I snapped, my irritation bubbling to the

hint of anger flashed in his eyes. “Do you think I’m some sort of omniscient figure who knows everything

have a feeling that you know more than you’re

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

with bitterness. “If I was lucky, my cousin would still be here, sitting next to me and making jokes to brighten my

Reynold. Even if you were to think for ten thousand hours, you still wouldn’t be