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.

this is *Elizabeth, the one I lived with after I left Luke.

is just

My mom exclaimed, her face lighting

I whispered to her, causing her to

this introduction, we do have a reason for

reason?” I asked,

mall!” she announced with a grin.

I repeated with a puzzled expression. This

find you the perfect dress for the party tonight,”

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

said,” Elizabeth chimed

sure you look like a

goddess,” Elizabeth said softly.

need a new dress,” I told

be fun, trust me,”

in, knowing I couldn’t win

guys supposed to be preparing for the party?” I

wave of her hand. “We don’t have to

shopping!” I said, getting up from

cheered, grabbing my arm and pulling me towards the door.

laughed, watching

“I need to go take

“Okay then,

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

LUKE’S POV

the lavish bar, the dim light reflecting

Isailed the amber liquid in my glass, falding in the rich aroma of the eqensive

say, today was quite a day. From the scene that happened right outside wy house, to the crap which took place at Ariel’s office, I felt so sorry seeing her In such state, and I also felt sorry for the way I

making it hard for me to utter a simple sorry. That was just how I was. Well, sometimes. I could be a pochopath, a total pain in the ass. All my crazy feats I could remember. And sometimes, I

this man. I thought he wanted. to force himself on her, so I had to beat him up

violate her. She was actually cheating on me. It all made

in that. It was all in the past. I wasn’t going to lie, I did