The Love From Vengeance

109 LURE OF THE BAR

ARIEL’S POV

This was definitely a nice moment, folks. The moment these two fabulous ladies would finally get to meet the incredible woman who brought me into this world. The one who blessed me with my stunning looks and charm.

I mean, let’s be real, it’s not easy looking this good, but I definitely owe it all to my mama. I couldn’t wait for them to see where it all came from. It was going to be epic!

Elizabeth and Hannah approached us with big grins on their faces. I couldn’t help but smile at how happy they were. “Hey Ariel, how’s it going?” Elizabeth asked, getting closer to me.

“We heard what happened at the office?” Hannah chimed in.

“Wait, you guys know about that?” I raised an eyebrow in surprise.

“Of course, we’re just glad you’re okay,” Elizabeth said with concern.

“Yeah, I’m glad too,” I replied, taking a seat. I knew it was time to introduce my mom to them. They needed to be friends, and I was going to be the one to make it happen.

“Have you two met my mom?” I asked, gesturing to my mother. Elizabeth’s eyes widened as she turned to look at my mom.

“Your mom?” She said in awe. “Wow, so this is the mother of the beautiful angel standing before us?”

“Yes, I am,” my mom replied with a smile.

“Well, no wonder you’re so beautiful,” Elizabeth said with a grin.

My mom blushed, “Oh, you’re too kind.”

“Seriously, you two are too cute,” I laughed, enjoying the interaction between my two favorite women.

“How come you never told us about your mom?” Elizabeth asked, turning to me.

“It’s a long story,” I said with a shrug.

“Did you guys have a falling out?” She asked, raising an eyebrow.

all,” I reassured her, turning to my mom. “Anyways mom, this is *Elizabeth, the one I

is just

wow, you have a son?” My mom exclaimed, her face

he’s quite handsome,” I whispered to

ladies, as much as I love this introduction, we do have a reason for being here,” Hannah interrupted with a

I asked,

mall!” she announced with a

a puzzled expression. This seemed a

to find you the perfect dress for the party tonight,” she explained.

really necessary?” I questioned, wondering why they were making such a big deal out of

I said,” Elizabeth chimed in,

sure you look like a goddess,” Hannah argued.

a goddess,” Elizabeth said softly.

You don’t need a new dress,” I

be fun, trust me,” Hannah insisted.

I’ll go,” I gave in, knowing I couldn’t win this argument.

guys supposed to be preparing for the party?” I asked,

with a wave of her hand. “We don’t have to worry about anything, she’s in

case, let’s go shopping!” I said, getting

Hannah cheered, grabbing my arm and pulling me towards the

laughed, watching the

halted. “I need to go take a shower,” I added.

go of my arm. “Okay then,

at her, and advanced towards the stairs. My mom and Elizabeth were having a conversation, and it seemed like they were about to

LUKE’S POV

the dim

the amber liquid in my glass, falding in the

to say, today was quite a day. From the scene that happened right outside wy house, to the crap which took place at Ariel’s

within me, making it hard for me to utter a simple sorry. That was just how I was. Well, sometimes. I could be a

Harriet with this man. I thought he wanted. to force himself on her, so

wasn’t trying to violate her. She was actually cheating on me. It all made sense now, how she didn’t say anything

to go deep in that. It was all in the past. I wasn’t going to lie, I did miss Harriet. The times we spent together, oh she was really an angel. Why did