104 MORNING TEXT

LUKE’S POV

“What the hell even happened to you anyway? You had a fight with some thug, or something?” Ariel laughed, indirectly making fun of me.

“That’s none of your business,” I told her, turning my face away.

“It is actually, cause I’m the one who took you back to this house, right on this bed. Well, I did get help from Marcus.”

“Don’t feel too proud. I could have done that by myself.”

“In your unconscious state?” Ariel taunted, crossing her arms, with her eyebrow raised.

“I could have regained consciousness eventually.”

“Yeah right,” she said lowly, turning her face away. But then she glanced at me. But seriously, what really happened?”

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“Like I’ve said, that’s none of your business.” I slowly sat on the bed. And then I breathed out deeply, closing both of my eyes.

“Do you really have to be so stubborn, now?”

I chuckled. “Don’t try to act like mad granny here.”

“Who’s mad granny?”

“It’s just a name, I gave to my grandma.” A frail smile appeared on my face, as I flashed back to the times spent with her, before she passed away.

“Your grandma?”

I nodded, still smiling.

“Was she the wife of Sir Reynold?” Ariel queried.

“Yes. Yes she was,” I answered, nodding slowly.

“She died before I came into your life, right?”

“Yes.” I nodded. “And this was just how she used to act. The way you behaved moments ago.”

In disbelief, I’d say.

I’m

don’t know.” She shrugged.

have a clue, because you weren’t there at that time.” I moved to the edge of

are you still hungry? Cause, I kind of made something to

you

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in my head. I don’t think I can take any more.” “What?” She

with my lips curving into a sardonic smile, as I lay back on the bed.

turning off the light.

“You are unbelievable.”

talking,” I said, with my eyes closed,

ARIEL’S POV

my eyes, waking up to see the brand new day, a beautiful morning, another day to remind myself that I was one beautiful lady. Yeah, I also got some kids who possessed my features.

around, and Luke was still sleeping. We actually spent the night in the same bedroom. I couldn’t actually believe it, after these past days, since Riley’s death.

and as I was about to make my way to the bathroom, I received a text from Andre, telling me that he was standing outside my

I rubbed my eyes, hoping that it was just my tiredness playing tricks on

chuckle, as I couldn’t deny the humor

desperately trying to decipher a simple text. Well, better

what the hell was he doing there anyway? So early in

asleep, looking so impeccable, with that stunning face of

made my way down the stairs. One of the maids ‘greeted me good morning, and I did the

this good friend of mine.

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to tell you, it was not a peaceful slumber. No, no, it was

insanity. I mean, who knew Marcus could make such terrifying noises? It was both hilarious and disturbing at the

up to him, and I

just staring at him. He seemed to be in cloud nine in that dream of his. I mean, I could have stood there all day and he probably

solid punch on his

he thought he was in a dream

call.

stood immediately, cleaning

said, after gazing at him for

his arms. “How may I

at the gate. “So, can you please open

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