The Love From Vengeance

110 FRIENDS?

LUKE’S POV

And this lady still sat here, right next to me, hoping for the best. I don’t know, but I just wanted her to leave me alone as soon as possible. I didn’t want to be moved by her beauty. Not making the same mistake I made with Tiffany.

And I did remember carrying out shit as well with this lady some years back. But I couldn’t actually remember her name or what she looked like. Probably because I was intoxicated at that time.

“Can I please know your name?” The pretty lady asked, grinning like an idiot. Okay, there was no need for me to be rude around here. I still tried my best to avoid making eye contact with her. Because it wasn’t worth it.

“Why do you want to know my name?” I asked in reply, moving my hands together after taking a quick look at her.

“Because I want to be friends with you.” Her hushed tone was a little bit seductive. But I was going to be strong enough not to fall into this one.

“What did you just say?” I had to raise an eyebrow, glancing at her.

“I want us to be friends,” she said again, in a different way. “Anything wrong with that?”

I exhaled deeply, my eyes narrowing down. “Well, it’s just kind of odd.”

“Kind of odd?” She repeated my words.

“Yes. We don’t know each other.”

“That’s why I want to know your name. I want to get to know you better.” Her smile was still on her face. And anyone would have easily fallen into her trap right now if such person were in my shoes.

I looked at her for a moment. “I’m married.”

“Ohhh,” was what she said in an inaudible tone.

“Exactly,” I added to the drama, thinking she would now disappear. Since it was clear that I wasn’t interested, Well, I was trying my best not to get interested.

“We can still be friends.” Her words baffled me.

mouth. Exceedingly surprised, shocked, and confused, I’d say. Well, not really. But what the heck was wrong with her? It

the drink. The crazy part of it all was that some got spilled on her hand. She had to withdraw it from

She asked after

just told you that I’m married. And you still want us to be friends?” My tone was

she replied slowly, raising an eyebrow. “What were you

trailed off, letting out a deep sigh. “Ughh, nevermind. It’s

Tell me what was going on in that

already. It’s nothing; forget about it.” I

my drink again, but I was able to control

her, noticing how she was scrutinizing me, expecting a replication.

am,” she said right

away

it,” I muttered, hitting the table

to control myself,” she added.

out separate

she said, disagreeing with

furrowed my brows at her, my hands clasping together. “Why

my friend?”

her face closer. “Well, you’re very handsome. Your beautiful. eyes and your wonderful lips. I can stare at your face all day.”

silent for seconds. Like, seriously, that was a little bit too much. Anyway, I had to go with the flow. “What if I was as hideous as a beast? Would you still want

You are handsome; there is no need for imaginations.” She wanted to stir her finger around my face, but I swiftly moved back. Yup, she

my name is Luke. Luke Reynold. You must have heard

Reynold. You’re the owner

I wore a

I never knew what you looked like. Not until

else but me.

ARIEL’S POV

way to the mansion. Tonight was going to indeed be great; my little babies would be waiting for me. And of course, there would be