The Love From Vengeance

95 TENSIONS IGNITE

LUKE’S POV

As they stepped out of the car, I couldn’t help but glare at Ariel and Andre. I had no idea why, but my blood boiled as I watched him hold her hand, only to quickly. let go when he saw me.

I couldn’t believe this man had the audacity to flaunt this nonsense with Ariel in front of me. I could feel the anger rising within me as I scrutinized them, wondering how they both spent the night together, probably wrapping themselves in each other’s arms.

Andre may have thought he could hide that goddamn feeling of his, but I could see it all over his face. How he was just smiling when they both burst out of the

car.

I was seething with rage, yet trying to control my emotions at the sight of them. together. I didn’t know why this had to hurt at the moment. It was kind of fucked up. But there had to be a reasonable explanation for this.

ARIEL’S POV

“You take care, Ariel. I’ll be going now.” Andre smiled at me

“Okay that’s nice.” I beamed back at him, and we both hugged each other, letting go in the next second.

Andre’s warm hand clasped around mine, radiating happiness as he bid me farewell and climbed into his car. I waved to him, feeling content and grateful for his presence.

As he drove away, his smile lingered in my mind, filling me with warmth and joy. And then my eyes caught Luke’s.

He stood outside his gate, his hands dipped in his pocket, his posture rigid and his gaze intense. And at this moment, I felt a shiver run down my spine, looking at him.

His expression was one of pure malice, his eyes dark and intimidating. For a moment, I got scared, as if I had come face to face with the devil himself. I couldn’t help but wonder what had caused him to be in such a state. Moving closer to him might be a terrible option at the moment.

Luke and I gazed at each other for quite some seconds, and then Jack had to walk past me, holding some files. He advanced towards Luke, handing the files to him.

They started having a conversation, and I knew this was my chance to get in that

house, and avoid any sort of trouble, or whatever. So, I struck into walking slowly, and Luke’s eyes met mine again, the dark look, causing me to halt.

Jack was talking to him, but it was like he wasn’t even listening to anything his assistant was telling me. He was just staring at me, and no one else. Could have been Medusa’s twin brother, or something.

Anyways, I decided to terminate the fear, putting on all courage, like the

transfigured Ariel that I was. And the I quickly walked to the gate, but Luke told me to stop that very moment.

His dark tone, harsh voice. I didn’t even know why he had to be so mad seeing me and Andre together. Was he jealous, or what?

“You can go now. We’ll continue this discussion later at work.” Luke patted Jack on the back.

“Okay boss.” Jack nodded, and made his way to his car, driving away headlong.

Luke turned to me. “You. I see you had a good time at Andre’s house.”

I couldn’t help but give him a puzzled face. “What do you mean by that?”

“Don’t ask me that. I saw how that man was smiling after you both burst out of the car. It was really weird, and suspicious.” His face was goddamn serious.

“Hold on, don’t tell me you’re jealous.” I generated a silly grin.

Luke chuckled. “Why would I be jealous? There’s no way I would be jealous seeing you with someone.”

“But it’s written all over your face.” I kept on with my teasing grin.

“Don’t try and crack jokes around here. I’m not in the mood for that.” Luke crossed his arms, frowning his face.

“Because you’re jealous.” I raised an eyebrow.

again,” he said

threatening me?”

trying to make sure you stop acting crazy.” He shook his head after those words, letting out a deep sigh.

don’t start thinking

tell me what to do.”

actually doing that,” I retorted.

glare still lingering on his face. “I’ll be going to work. now. You can go to Andre’s house if you want. I don’t love you

laughing silently. “Wow, Luke. I can’t believe you’re

the hell is joking with you around here?”

joking, sir. I’m just spitting facts,” I replied,

And they’re all nonsense,”

him a sardonic smirk. “Just

never be jealous of someone because he’s spending time with you. You can even sleep

aksed, raising an eyebrow. “Cause you’re seeing me with one man now, amd you’re

stormed off, walking through

open and the sound of Luke’s car horn filled the air. I spun

the

of the way, but I stumbled, landing on the ground. Luke stopped his car, and he came outside, scrutinizing

something.

wasn’t going to let him get

turned around, glaring at me. “What

the one asking you that.” My grip on his shirt

before I lose

my gaze, but I looked at him. anyway. “You still aren’t

falling, has nothing to do with

would have hit me if I didn’t move

a good thing. But come on, that was not my intention.”

to the car,

face. “Okay there is

the horn of his car, interrupting

lowly, after I was

96 CANCELLED

ARIEL’S POV

a warm blanket on a chilly night, wrapping around you and making everything feel okay. It was the feeling when

and Janice were my love personified. They were like the brightest stars in my sky, each one precious and unique. I would move mountains to

innocence. Hel was like a little sunbeam, bringing light into every corner of my world. His laughter was my melody, and his hugs were my refuge. I made sure nothing ever

my sunshine, brightening even the darkest days. I guarded her with all my strength,

like those strong roots, grounding them, giving them a place to grow and thrive. I was their rock, their anchor; I was there to guide

my love was felt. It was like a river that flowed endlessly, carrying them through life’s journey. I was their compass, their beacon, steering them through

promise to myself from the times I watched them sleep – nothing would ever harm them. I

My love would be their shield, their safe harbor,

guarded them for as long as I drew breath. That’s what love was a mother’s unyielding devotion, a bond that nothing

my desk in my office, scrolling through a collection of stunning photographs of my two children, Lukel and

such beautiful and precious

lucky to be their parent and to have the

clenched tightly. I could feel the tension in the air as he stood before me, his eyes burning with anger. I couldn’t help

Nah, it couldn’t be. Not

doing here, Daniel, and who told you, you could just barge

is something I can’t

going on?”

to the deal I made with you. I’m cancelling our project!” His words

I aksed.

ask him!” Daniel’s harsh tone

me confused around here. What happened?”