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ARIEL’S POV

“I’ve been searching everywhere for you Luke. Where have you been?” I asked Luke, my arms crossed. He was standing next to this familiar face. Couldn’t care about her.

“I just decided to take a stroll, you know, getting some fresh air and taking a good view at people as they move around,” Luke replied, smirking.

“You’re not supposed to do that. The nurse said…”

“That I’m not that strong yet, deep wound, and I should stay in the hospital for a few days. Yes, yes, I get it. But come on, Ariel. I’m not a little kid. I have everything under control. I mean look at me now, standing strong.”

“You got admitted into the hospital? What happened to you?” The woman asked Luke, making a worried face.

Luke glanced at her promptly. “Oh, you’re concerned now? We were talking and you couldn’t even recognize my wounded face.”

“Who is she?” I asked him.

“Oh, she’s just a friend.”

“Yeah whatever. You too can have your lovely moment. I’ll be leaving, and do not forget about what I told you, Luke. I’ll see you later.” She walked away forthwith.

Luke turned back to me. “So, why were you looking for me?”

“Don’t ask me that. You better follow me back to the hospital.”

“And what if I don’t?”

going to give you a hard punch on your stomach.” I clenched my fist, faking

seriously going

“Oh

“Like seriously, you think I can’t do that? Are you

underestimate is the right word to

come on, let’s go.” I held his

things went the opposite

me closer, and I could

It was like he could see straight into my soul, what was revolving within me. In that

car horn at us. “Hey you two! Can’t you see you’re standing close the road?” The man barked

the road. And by the way, we’re at

have manners?” The man

I’ll come straight to you and beat you up, forgetting the fact that you’re older than me.” The man growled and drove his car away. Luke

had a fight with his wife before hitting the road. Now, let’s go back to the hospital so you can get some

to tread, making our way back

*****

MASON’S POV

in the crisp morning air. As I walked down the street, a flood of memories washed over me, memories of

on Sofie. The guilt gnawed at my conscience like a relentless beast, devouring any semblance of peace I had left. How could

chaotic whirlwind of emotions inside me. My heart ached with the weight of my betrayal, the pain of losing Sofie still

Sofie flooded my mind. Her warm smile, her gentle touch, her infectious laughter –

she could forgive me. But deep down, I knew

an abyss of self–loathing. The bustling city seemed to blur around me, the noise fading into a dull hum as I descended

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