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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?”

to give you a hard punch on your stomach.” I clenched my

going to do that?”

“Oh

chuckled. “Like seriously, you think I can’t

I don’t think underestimate is the right word to

go.” I held his

him along. But things went the opposite

me closer, and I could feel my

between us. And as our eyes met, I could see something that reflected in his mesmerizing gaze. The way he smiled at me, It was like he could see straight into my soul, what was revolving within

you two! Can’t you see you’re standing close

not standing at the road. And by the way, we’re

have manners?”

retorted. And the man was about to fire back, but Luke interrupted, “And if you try to talk one more shit. I’ll come straight to

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

and we both began to tread, making our

*****

MASON’S POV

out of the bustling coffee shop, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee lingering in the crisp morning air. As I walked down the street, a flood of memories washed over me, memories of

taste of regret lingered on my tongue as I replayed the moment I almost cheated on Sofie. The guilt gnawed at my conscience like a relentless beast,

literally and metaphorically. The bustling city traffic mirrored the chaotic whirlwind of emotions inside me. My heart ached with the weight of my betrayal, the

but memories of Sofie flooded my mind. Her warm smile, her gentle touch, her infectious laughter – they all danced before my

could forgive me. But deep down, I knew that forgiveness, from

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

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