111 THESE STEPS WITH YOU
LUKE’S POV
So, Laura and I had been here for minutes, having a conversation that I couldn’t understand myself. It was actually nice being around her, she was fun to talk with, but I just didn’t want to get moved by her beauty.
A promise made to my late grandfather, I was not going to do anything stupid, leaving my wife and start following some other lady. Even though I didn’t love Ariel, I needed to be faithful.
Our discussion eventually came to an end, and I stood up, fully prepared to leave the bar.
“Hold on,” Laura halted me.
I turned around. “What now?”
“You didn’t give me your number,” she spoke lowly.
“Was I supposed to?” I asked, cause I was not ready to do that. Even if I did, her calls would be ignored.
“Just give me, will you?”
“I have to remind you that I have a wife.”
She rolled her eyes. “I never forgot that.”
“I think you did.” I shook my head after that. “Let’s not waste any more time here. There’s somewhere I need to be right now.”
“You’re the one who’s squandering the time here. If you can just let me have your contact, we’ll leave this place immediately.”
“Why’s my contact so important, huh?”
“Cause we’re friends. And as a friend, I need to have your contact.”
“Who said we’re friends?“/
Laura chuckled. “Are you kidding me right now?”
like I’m joking?” I made a
breath. “You know what? It’s okay. If you don’t want to give me your number, it’s cool.
smiling at her. Finally, someone was starting to have
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leaving?” I asked, not that I was
have to worry about that,” she answered, and I could hear the bitterness in her tone. I was guessing she was infuriated
“Are you sure?”
apologized,” I’m sorry, if you want to leave, just leave.”
way to the door. My eyes
ARIEL’S POV
a plush, cream–colored sofa in the midst of Andre’s opulent mansion. The room was filled with the murmur of conversation, tinkling glasses, and the soft melodies of a grand piano in the
corner.
stage at the far end of the room, his charismatic presence commanding
means a great deal to have you here to celebrate with us,” he began, flaunting his smile in the glow of the spotlights. “I am truly honored by your presence.”
his confident posture, the
pressed on with his words. “As many of you know, my family has recently moved to New Haven. It’s a joyous occasion, and I am grateful for the support and well wishes we’ve received.”
became filled with applause and genuine smiles
help but be captivated by his presence, the way
yet, in this moment, he seemed larger than life. Wow, that was actually
gratitude for the success of Vitality Group. We have achieved great milestones, and I am confident that we will continue to thrive in the
LUKE’S POV
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that shocked. But right now, she should be among the last people that I wanted to see. I was feeling guilty for
that we had sex, and I just had to end our relationship, was really crazy to her.
called my name, her eyes fixed
I said back in
you doing
few drinks,” I replied. “Ill be leaving now.” I wanted to walk away, but she held
you leave, I just want to let you
in a
you’re obviously the
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