The Love From Vengeance

205: CONFRONTATION

ARIEL’S POV

I was finally going back to face my old life. Well, it has only been a year, but still, that was the past. It was now time to continue the chapter that had almost ended a year ago. This time, I was going to end it. But I’d also miss this calm, wonderful, and peaceful location.

As I packed my clothes, memories of my time here flooded my mind. The late–night conversations with Laura, the delicious meals cooked by her husband Bernardo, and the endless laughter we shared. They had become like family to me, and I was eternally grateful for all they had done for me.

After folding my dress, Laura walked into my room with a smile on her face. “Do you need any help, dear?”

I shook my head. “No, thank you. I’ve got it all under control.‘

Bernardo followed behind her. “We just wanted to make sure you’re not forgetting anything important.”

I chuckled. “I think I’ve got everything, but thank you for reminding me.”

They both stood by my side, watching me pack.

Laura cleared her throat, breaking the silence. “Ariel, we wanted to talk to you about something.”

I turned to face them and asked, “What is it?”

Bernardo spoke up: “We’ve been talking and decided to give you a remarkable spot in the business. That’s if you want.‘

My heart skipped a beat. “What? Are you serious?”

a lot for us. So we thought we could just put this wonderful smile on your face. Plus, you’ll need

say. Thank

“Don’t thank us, dear. We’re just happy

be our blood.

emotion, I pulled away. “I don’t know how I got so lucky to

the same way about

”

After a delightful conversation with Laura and Bernard, I drove away. We would meet in New Haven since they had some important stuff to take care of. So, of course,

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finding Janice, I would leave this country.

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going to be just the way I pictured it in my head? Nah, I didn’t really think so. The sun was shining, the music was blasting through my car speakers, and I couldn’t wait to reach our destination. I had carefully curated

songs

I let this hate stir me, I could actually crash into some shit

started making strange noises, and I felt a jolt as it came to a sudden stop. I couldn’t help but make a confused face as I tried to figure out what was wrong. I took a deep breath and tried

of the car and popped open the hood, but I couldn’t see anything obvious that could be causing the problem. I checked the engine oil and gas, but both seemed fine. I started to feel frustrated and worried. I had no idea what to do,

a song came on that I hadn’t heard in years brought back memories of my childhood when my dad used to play it on road trips. I smiled and

still stranded on the side of the road. I took out my phone to

car, driving my hands through my hair. I

one of the tires. But then I held my

I waved my hands, hoping they would stop and help me. To my surprise, the car stopped and started driving in

scumbag, who I

are you doing here?” I spat at him as he got out of the car.