The Love From Vengeance

122 WHEN WE COLLIDE

RIEL’S POV

While I was still holding them, Lukel and Janice both turned around to see Luke standing next to me.

“Mommy?” Luke looked confused at the two little children. He slowly turned his eyes back on me. “Did they just call you mommy?”

“Yes, we did. Because she’s our mother,” Janice responded.

And why are you asking us that question? Who are you?” Lukel threw these questions at him.

Luke took his gaze off Lukel and gave me his attention back. “Ariel, are these truly your children?” He asked, fixing his eyes on no one else but me.

I refused to respond, taking my eyes downward, but then he had to harden his voice. I’m talking to you, Ariel. Are these two your children?”

Lukel tapped my arm, looking up at me. “Why aren’t you saying anything, mommy? Tell him we’re your kids.”

“I don’t know why my mother’s speechless, but just so you know, sir, we are her children. She’s the one who gave birth to us,” Janice spoke, crossing her arms.

I leisurely fixed my eyes on Luke, realizing how he was staring at me, not averting his gaze. I sighed, finally getting the confidence to tell him. Why was I even scared anyway?

“Yes, Luke,” I said beneath my breath. “These are my children.”

“Wow.” Luke laughed a little—a painful one, though. His expression was not surprised, but I could tell that he was extremely shocked. In fact, it could be quite obvious that the feigned cast was not lying to anyone. “I see. And who’s the father?”

I kept silent because there was no way I was going to tell him who the father was.

“I asked you a question, Ariel. Who’s the father?!”

“Don’t you dare yell at my mommy like that!” Luke reproached Luke. Luke glared at him immediately..

think the both of you should go inside. I’ll join you both in a minute,” I said

mommy. Don’t take too

fixing my hands on his cheeks. “Now the both of you, go inside, okay? Andre

leaving Luke and me. “Andre?” Luke chuckled while I slowly got

gave him an expression that made it look like

care of you these past few years.

you dare talk

always known you had this bond, this chemistry. And it’s quite clear that

He had his face in another direction for seconds before he finally turned to me, his hands on his cheek. He couldn’t

at me, still cleaving to

keep on doing that if you continue to

you’re going to deny the fact that you had that man

slap, throwing him a dark look. He glared back at me, and I stormed off, not wanting to take another glance

So what to do now? Well, I would not let him talk about them or even get closer to them. I knew this was going to be a tough one, but it

and having a good time. These feelings of sadness had washed over me,

him get close to them. Hell no, I wasn’t going to let

been handed to me by Lisa the moment I *stepped foot

at the people around

approached me, offering me another glass.

Even though I had a lot of thoughts in my head right now, getting intoxicated

I still refused, turning my face away. And just as I was about to walk away from this whole drink stuff, Manuel approached

He asked, and concern was evident in his voice.

forced a smile and shook my head.

further. He knew better than to pry into my personal life. I appreciated his

I can do to make you feel better?” he offered. Is there anything any

again. “No, really, I’m fine. Thank you,

still looking concerned, but he didn’t push the subject. I finished my drink. I didn’t see my kids around, so I excused myself,