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?”
look like I’m joking?” I
breath. “You know what? It’s okay. If you
Finally, someone was starting to have some senses.
WITH YOU
Aren’t you leaving?” I asked, not that I was concerned anyway.
do not have to worry about that,” she answered, and I could hear the bitterness in her tone. I was
“Are you sure?”
softened as she apologized,” I’m sorry, if you want to leave, just leave.”
my way to the door. My eyes widened the moment I opened it. Yes,
ARIEL’S POV
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
corner.
he ascended the stage at the far end of the room, his charismatic presence commanding the attention
with gratitude. “Thank you all for joining us tonight. It means a
tracing the lines of his confident posture, the way his gaze swept
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
room became filled with applause and genuine smiles as Andre
presence, the way he effortlessly commanded the attention of the room.
years, and yet, in this moment, he seemed larger than life. Wow, that
“I must express my gratitude for the success of Vitality Group. We have achieved great milestones, and I am confident that we will continue
LUKE’S POV
THESE STEPS WITH
I wasn’t that shocked. But right now, she should be among the last people that I wanted to see. I was feeling guilty for breaking her heart. That was if she was
was really crazy to her. I
her eyes fixed on no one else but
back in the same manner.
are you doing
replied. “Ill be leaving now.” I wanted
you leave, I just want to let you know that I’m
a state of shock. “You’re
you’re obviously
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