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?”

I’m joking?” I made a serious face.

you don’t want to

smiling at her. Finally, someone was starting to have some

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you leaving?” I asked, not that I was concerned

that,” she answered, and I could hear the bitterness in her tone. I was

“Are you sure?”

And her tone softened as she apologized,” I’m sorry,

my way to the door. My eyes widened the moment I opened

ARIEL’S POV

The room was filled with

corner.

the far end of the room, his charismatic presence

and his tone was filled with gratitude. “Thank you all for joining us tonight. It means a great deal to have you here to celebrate with us,” he began, flaunting his smile in the glow of the spotlights.

his confident posture, the way his

know, my family has recently moved to New Haven. It’s a joyous occasion, and I am grateful for the support and

room became filled with applause and genuine

presence, the way he effortlessly commanded the attention of the

for years, and yet, in this moment, he seemed larger than life. Wow, that was actually

course,” he spoke boldly. “I must express my gratitude for the success of Vitality Group. We have achieved great milestones, and I am confident that we will continue to thrive in the years to

LUKE’S POV

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Well, 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

sex, and I just had to end our relationship, was really crazy

she slowly called my name, her eyes fixed on no one

said back in

are you doing here?”

leaving now.” I wanted to walk away, but she held

to let you

left me in a state of

obviously

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