The Love From Vengeance

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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?

just have to know that

huge grin, and his eyes shone with tears. “That’s amazing

I had to tell you.”

go out

have to go now. I just wanted to let you know.” I

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this, Lake,” Andre

glad I could bring you some good news. You know what we had to pass through while searching

know. I won’t forget

terrifying,

was,” Andre said in hushed tones. “So

got a meeting to

feel you.” He shook hands with me.

told him with a nod before leaving. Well, at least now he knew that Ariel was alive. But as for me, I needed

whether we would carry

crossing her arms, acting like she didn’t see me. I couldn’t stress about what she was doing here. I pressed the button for my floor and stood next to

I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I was afraid of rejection, clearly remembering what happened the last time we met. So I just

finally broke the silence.

turned to look at me, her expression cold. “Don’t start

same, but I kept staring at her beautiful face and looking at her wonderful hair. She was

us to lose our balance. Ariel grabbed onto the railing, looking worried. “What’s going on?” she

earthquake,” I replied, trying to sound

continued, Ariel’s panic began to rise. “Oh my god,

something to calm her

you were in a panic?” But

She began to hyperventilate, and I could see her starting

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I knew I had to do something to snap her out of