The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

The moment I parked my car, my heart pounded in my chest after sighting Elizabeth standing at the gate of the mansion; the house which belonged to Luke and I.

It was quite strange, or were my eyes lying to me? I didn’t really think so. Elizabeth was standing right there, discussing with Marcus, I think. And I knew I needed to put an end to that conversation as soon as possible, before anything could get out of hand.

I quickly rushed in her direction, and my eyes widened the moment I realized Luke was the one she was talking to. I hoped their discussion had not gotten too

far.

“Ariel!” Elizabeth exclaimed, hugging me tightly. I glanced at Luke, and he was just staring at the both of us. Kind of curious, I’d say. But it didn’t really matter- obviously what was going on in his mind.

“Oh sweetheart, I miss you so so much.” Her hug became more tight.

“Yeah, I miss you too,” I told her, and she broke the embrace. “So, how did you find me?”

“It was quite easy. Who doesn’t know Luke Reynold?” Elizabeth’s smile widened.

I glanced at Luke, who had his eyebrows raised. “Wow, and I here I was thinking this place was kind of…. hidden.”

Elizabeth burst out laughing. “Oh come on now. You thought wrong. But I’m disappointed in myself, for not recognizing you.”

“Yeah, it’s good. I think I should be going now,” Luke told her, turning around.

“Sure, no problem.” Elizabeth smiled at him, and then he walked away.

I held Elizabeth’s hand, and walked to my car, dragging her along.

“What are you doing here?” I aksed her in a whisper.

“What do you mean by that? I came to see you,” she answered.

“I know, but that’s not a good idea.”

“Why not?” Elizabeth heaved an eyebrow.

“Well, it’s kind of a long story,” I replied, crossing my arms. “So, can I please know why you’ve come here?”

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“It’s because of Lukel.”

“Lukel?”

seriously sick the past few days,”

it hard to believe, but there was no way she could be lying. Lukel was a

you inform me about this

reach you. I had no idea why the signal had

I aksed, gradually

see my babies feeling bad. I hate to get the news that they’re in pain, or something relating to that. I just

with Andre,” Elizabeth gave

back?” My eyes widened. I couldn’t believe my ears.

he is back. And this time, we all came to New Haven.”

the whole family is in New Haven right now?” I queried, filled with surprise.

sure are.” Elizabeth smiled, making a silly face. I could see she was still trying to wear her comical mode.

I’ll just have

you crazy?” Elizabeth slapped my hand. “Do you want to

just going to pay you guys a visit. You know, spend the

observed me for a moment. “And you think

on. He’s not a little kid. He’ll

with Andre for years, before you got back with him? Nah, I don’t think he’s going to understand.”

eyes, letting out a deep sigh. “Why are you being so worried now?”

I just don’t want me or my family to ruin

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married couple,”

myself, before chuckling. “Yeah,

was that for?” Elizabeth queried.

“What exactly?”

at me. “What’s the problem? Are you and Luke living the

LUKE’S POV

my house, I couldn’t spot anyone in the living room. If my aunt did come to this house, she was supposed to be right here. Unless she was starting to feel herself again. Don’t tell me she took her

marched upstairs, went to my room, but she wasn’t there. I searched other rooms until I finally saw her. But I tell you brother, she was cut

on, and she was spreading

door, before turning

I couldn’t see her, I knew she had ceased

out.

Aunt Mariam!” I yelled, turning to face her with a mixture of anger and disgust in my eyes.

snapped back, trying to cover herself with

I shouted, feeling my blood boil. “You can’t just come into my

house too, you know,” she retorted, her cheeks

“Your house?”

you idiot! I’m older than you. Don’t forget that!”

give you the right to do whatever you want?!” I shot back, my voice rising. “I can’t believe you would do something

never done it before,” she scoffed, trying to deflect