The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

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As the clock struck midnight, I stood on the grand steps of our mansion, watching the sky explode in a kaleidoscope of colors. Lukel and Janice, my precious children, stood beside me, their faces aglow with wonder as the fireworks painted the night sky.

Lukel pointed excitedly at a burst of red and gold, exclaiming, “Mom, look at that one! It’s like a dragon breathing fire!”

I chuckled, feeling a swell of pride and nostalgia. “It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Each firework tells a story, just like the year we’ve had.”

Janice tugged at my hand. “Mom, will this year be as magical as the fireworks?” Her gaze was fixed on the dazzling display above.

Kneeling down to Janice’s level, I gazed into her eyes, filled with warmth and love. “Darling, every year is what we make of it. Just like these fireworks, we can create our own magic and light up the darkness. Let’s make this year the most beautiful one yet.”

The fireworks continued to illuminate the sky, casting a soft glow over our mansion. The air buzzed with the sound of crackling fireworks, blending with distant cheers and laughter welcoming the new

year.

As the grand finale approached, I held Lukel and Janice close, feeling their hearts beat in rhythm with the explosive display of light and sound. We stood together as a family, united in our love and shared

experiences.

With a final burst of color lighting up the sky, the fireworks concluded in a spectacular display, leaving behind fading sparks that slowly dissipated into the night.

A quiet fell over the grounds as the last echoes of the fireworks faded away, the gentle rustle of the wind in the trees filling the air. Lukel’s joyful whoop broke the silence as he hugged me tightly. ” Happy New Year, Mom! I love you!”

Tears of joy filled my eyes as I embraced Lukel. “Happy New Year, my dear boy. I love you more than words can say,” I whispered, my heart brimming with love for my children.

Janice joined in, wrapping her arms around us. “Happy New Year, Mom, Lukel. I love you both so much,” she said softly, her voice filled with emotion.

intertwined in an unbreakable bond. Welcoming the new year with hope and open

were one.

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moments spent with Lukel. They were all in my head; I could remember each scene and each word spoken. How he smiled, how he cried, how he was so lively, how we laughed,

kid was gone, and that marvelous son had left me. Why did this have to happen to me? Why did the pain have to strike me

one had to

the pain. Because life now would be filled with so much darkness, and my heart would continue to bleed. Losing a loved one was painful, but this was really intense. It seemed like I was going to

going to take my daughter away from me, he was mistaken. My daughter was now my world, since she was the only one I had left. I would make sure

Luke kept on calling me, so I had to block his number. Janice was standing outside, tears falling down her face, sad and

our lives according to what we see–the things that came out.

car,” I told

shook her head. “No, mommy, I don’t want to go anywhere. I want my

need to protect you. If

happen to you.”

problem, mommy? Are some

That’s why I want the both of us to go somewhere far from here. And we need to do that tonight; if not, it’s going to be too

staring at me, not saying anything.

Janice. Do this for my sake; I’m not going to let anything bad happen

and she got into my

much, my baby,” I said in hushed

and this state. If possible now, I should be leaving this country. I needed to be somewhere far from here. Somewhere, they

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the mirror and noticed some cars were driving behind me, and it looked really suspicious. I drove with speed; they matched my pace, following me till one of the

car, pointing guns at me and Janice. “Get out, now!”

to listen to them, so they opened the car doors and

cried out as they held her

see her in pain.