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.

gaze of the stars and the fading embers of the fireworks, our family stood together, our hearts intertwined in an unbreakable bond. Welcoming the new year with hope and open arms, we knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, we would face them together

were one.

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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

me? Why did the pain have to strike me hard like this? I made a promise to protect my children, to keep them safe,

one had to leave this world.

one was painful, but this was really intense. It seemed like I was going to be ripped apart and torn into pieces. The heart had been shattered already. Now I could just see what life had installed for me. Or was there still a reason to live? Yes, my Janice was here, and I wasn’t going to let anyone

thought he was 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

and drove to where I had left Janice. Luke kept on calling me, so I had to block his number. Janice was standing outside, tears falling

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

get in the car,” I told

mommy, I don’t want to go anywhere.

right now, I need to protect you.

happen to you.”

problem, mommy? Are some

somewhere far from here. And we need to do that tonight;

at me,

I’m not going to let anything bad happen to you. So please, enter the car.‘

she got into my car, sitting

much, my baby,” I said in hushed tones, kissing

now, I should be leaving

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driving behind me, and it looked really suspicious. I drove with speed; they matched my pace, following me till one of the cars finally got in front of mine. I stopped immediately; we were now

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

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

are these people?” Janice cried out as they held

bear to see her