The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

“Yes, I can, Ariel. You do not have to worry about me. Let’s just get Andre to the hospital as soon as possible.” Luke carried Andre in his arms. “Is your car far from here?”

“Not that far,” I replied. “I’ll lead the way.”

I walked to Janice, holding her hand. I began to traipse forward. But after seconds, I turned around to check on Luke. He held Andre, walking towards me. He was going through a lot of pain; I could see that. Yet he decided to put up with it, acting like there was nothing wrong.

“Don’t feel sorry for me. I’m totally fine. We have to make it to your car as soon as possible. Andre was shot, and we can’t let him die. I’m pretty sure you don’t want that.”

I let out a deep sigh. “You’re right. Let’s go.

And as we continued walking towards my car, I felt really grateful for Luke’s strength and determination. He was carrying Andre, who was heavy, and yet he didn’t show any signs of struggle.

“Are you sure you’re okay, Luke?” I asked, concerned about him.

He smiled at me, “Yeah, I’m fine. Let’s just focus on getting Andre to the hospital.”

After a few more minutes of walking, we finally reached my car. Just when I was about to open the door, I heard Luke stumble behind me. I quickly turned around and saw him struggling to hold onto

Andre.

“Luke, are you okay?” I asked, rushing towards him.

He let go of Andre and leaned against the car for support. “I’m fine, just a bit tired. I’ll be okay once I

get some rest.”

I helped him to the passenger seat, and he leaned back, closing his eyes. I quickly got into the driver’s seat and started the car. I began to drive to the hospital, worrying about these two men in my car, who risked their lives trying to save mine. They both needed medical attention, and I couldn’t wish to lose any of them. I didn’t know, but I couldn’t be sure if I still wanted terrible shit happening to Luke.

When we arrived at the hospital, I parked the car and rushed to the passenger side to help Luke out. He insisted that he was okay and didn’t need any help, but I could see the pain and exhaustion on his

face.

“Come on,

let’s get you both inside,” I said, linking my arm with Luke’s for support.

quickly came to our aid. They took Andre to a room for treatment, and I tried to convince

was taken care of, I helped Luke to a nearby bench and sat down

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knowing the

said softly, and he glanced at me.

his hand on mine and gave it a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t blame yourself, Ariel. I’m

shot and I had to be by

out of the room. I stood up immediately.

he, doctor? Hope

to worry, miss. He’s fine

some rest.”

sigh of relief. “Thank

to walk away,

around before setting his eyes back on the

be talking to? You’ll have to come

your

not that

gunshot possesses a dire potential to prove fatal, as it can

opening his mouth

brought out. He called several nurses to take Luke to a room in the building, and

down, still thinking about what happened and what I witnessed. Luke saved

now,

that woman lying to me

to her. “You look really

next to me.

hand around her shoulder. “I’m just concerned about Andre and your

a confused face. “That

deeply. “Yes, Janice. Luke is

has been alive the whole time? Why didn’t you tell

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didn’t want to.

Was he a bad

a moment. Then I held her

Janice nodded.