The Love From Vengeance

216: A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE

LUKE’S POV

1 had been driving around on my way to Andre’s company. I needed to talk to him, and I knew he would be there. Finally, I saw the familiar building and parked, bursting out to make my way

The receptionist greeted me with a smile and asked how she could assist me. “I need to speak to Andre,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

“Do you have an appointment?” she asked, typing on her computer.

“No, but it’s urgent. Please, it won’t take long,” I pleaded.

inside.

She looked at me for a moment before picking up the phone and dialing a number. After a brief

inversation, she hung up and told me to wait in the lobby. I thanked her and took a seat on one of the plush couches, my nerves getting the best of me.

I tried to calm myself down by focusing on the soothing music playing in the background. Minutes felt like hours as I waited. And where the hell was that guy? Why was he taking so long? Didn’t he know I had other things to do?

Finally, the receptionist called my name and informed me that André was available to see me. I followed her to his office. She knocked on the door before opening it and gesturing for me to come in.

Files and piles of papers were all around Andre as he sat at his desk. He looked up at me with a raised eyebrow. “Luke, what brings you here?” he asked, his voice laced with surprise.

“I need to talk to you, Andre.”

He motioned for me to take a seat in front of him. “What is it?” he asked, leaning back in his chair.

I took a deep breath before blurting out, “Ariel is alive.”

Andre’s eyes widened. “Wow, you’re being real now?

“Yes, I’m for real. I saw her and even talked to her.”

saw her? Where?”

you just have to know

with tears. “That’s amazing news, Luke. 1 can’t believe it. She’s finally back;

That’s why I had

this. Let’s go out for

but laugh at his excitement. “That sounds great, but I have to go now. I just wanted to let you know.” I

216. A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE

Lake,” Andre

no problem, André. I’m just glad I could bring you some good news. You

won’t

was really terrifying, wasn’t

tones. “So you’re not going

a meeting to

shook hands with me.

least now he knew that Ariel was alive. But as for me, I

the Enritoes company building, looking forward to my discussion with the CEO. Today was the day we would discuss whether we would carry out a

in the corner. It was Ariel. She was standing there, crossing her arms, acting like she didn’t see me. I couldn’t

making eye contact. I wanted to say anything, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I was afraid of rejection, clearly remembering what happened the last time

I finally broke the silence. “Ariel, please

her expression cold. “Don’t

staring at

began to shake violently, causing both of us to lose our balance. Ariel grabbed onto the railing, looking worried. “What’s going on?” she asked, her voice

a minor earthquake,” I replied, trying

panic began to rise. “Oh my god, we’re going to die in

eyes, and I knew I had to do something to calm her down. I reminded her of the time when we were both trapped

in an elevator, and you were in a panic?” But

was beyond reason. She began to hyperventilate, and

SIMLAR EXPERIENCE

I had to do something to snap her out of