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.”

I’d

I’m

don’t know.” She shrugged.

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

So, are you still hungry? Cause,

you

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already have enough poison in my head. I don’t think I can take any more.” “What?” She gaped at

into a sardonic smile, as

said, turning off

“You are unbelievable.”

with my eyes

ARIEL’S POV

day to remind myself that I was one beautiful lady. Yeah, I also got some kids who possessed my

the same bedroom. I couldn’t actually believe it, after these past days, since Riley’s

the bathroom, I received a text from Andre, telling me that he was standing outside my house.

rubbed my eyes, hoping that it was just my

let out a chuckle, as I couldn’t deny the humor in the situation

decipher a simple text. Well, better safe

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

that stunning face of his. Okay, I better not draw my mind too

my way down the stairs. One of the maids ‘greeted

meet this good

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

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

up to him, and I gently tapped his hand several

seemed to be in cloud nine in that dream of his. I mean,

and landed a solid punch on his face. His eyes flew open in

couldn’t believe what just happened. Maybe he thought he was in a dream or a prank show. But nope, it was just me, delivering a hilarious wake–up

call.

stood immediately, cleaning his

I said, after gazing at him for a

his arms. “How may I be of help to

waiting outside.” I pointed at the gate. “So, can

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