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.

I was taking into my mouth. Exceedingly surprised, shocked, and confused, I’d say. Well, not really. But

spit the drink. The crazy part of it all was that some got spilled on her hand. She had to withdraw it from the table at that very moment. She should have just withdrew herself from this moment. I could have

was that for?” She asked after seconds of displaying that bizarre face.

told you that I’m married. And you still want us to be friends?” My tone was trying to make it clear to her that she shouldn’t even be

she replied slowly, raising an

thought…” I trailed off, letting out a deep sigh. “Ughh, nevermind. It’s nothing.”

skeptical look. “Come on. Tell me what was going on in that head of

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

words from her wanted to make me spit my drink again, but I was able to control

how she was scrutinizing me, expecting a replication. I gave her a reply anyway, saying, “Yes.”

I am,” she said

away

knew it,” I muttered, hitting the table slightly.

have to control myself,” she added.

looked at her promptly. “Or we can just go out

be friends,” she said, disagreeing

hands clasping together.

my

beautiful. eyes and your

had to go with the flow. “What if I was as hideous as a beast? Would you still want

imaginations.” She wanted to stir

Luke. Luke Reynold. You must have heard

Luke Reynold. You’re the owner

I wore a proud smile.

I’ve actually heard about you. But I never knew what you looked like. Not until now.” She grinned, fixing

else but me.

ARIEL’S POV

stopped my car, scanning the surroundings. Different people are all making their way to the mansion. Tonight was going to