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.”

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

hungry? Cause, I kind of made something to eat.”

you

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in my head. I don’t think I can take any

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

I said, turning

“You are unbelievable.”

I said, with my eyes closed, covering myself with

ARIEL’S POV

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

spent the night in the same bedroom. I couldn’t actually believe it,

to make my way to the bathroom, I received

it was saying? I rubbed my eyes, hoping that it was just my tiredness playing tricks on me. But, the words on the screen remained

chuckle, as I couldn’t deny the humor in

phone screen, desperately trying to decipher a simple text.

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

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

I made my way down the stairs. One of the maids ‘greeted me

hurry to meet this good friend of

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chair. But I have to tell you, it was not a peaceful slumber. No, no, it

couldn’t believe my ears, those sounds were enough to give someone a serious case of insanity. I mean, who knew Marcus could make such terrifying noises? It was both hilarious and disturbing at the

up to him, and I gently tapped his hand several times.

my arms, just staring at him. He seemed to be in cloud nine in that dream of his. I mean, I could have stood

on his

Maybe he thought he was in a dream or a prank show. But

call.

stood immediately, cleaning

gazing

arms. “How may I be of help to

outside.” I pointed at the gate. “So, can you please open

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