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.

way inside the hospital, and the nurses quickly came to our aid. They took Andre to a room for treatment, and I tried to convince Luke to get himself checked as well. But he stubbornly refused, saying that his wound on the shoulder wasn’t serious and he just needed

I helped Luke to a nearby

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at him, not knowing the word

I said softly, and he glanced at

gave it a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t blame yourself, Ariel. I’m just glad I could help. Plus, I’ve been shot before; I’ll be fine.”

recalling the time when he was shot and I had

came out of the room. I

he, doctor? Hope

no need to worry, miss. He’s fine

some rest.”

a sigh of relief.

away, but then

his eyes back on the doctor. “I’m sorry.

would I be talking to? You’ll have to come with me so we can take care of that

your shoulder.”

worry, it’s not that serious,”

wound inflicted on the shoulder by a gunshot possesses a dire potential to prove fatal, as it can lead to severe blood loss, damage to vital structures,

for a moment, opening his mouth slightly. “Okay, that is serious.”

nurses to take Luke

down, still thinking about what happened and what I

now,

didn’t even know what to say. Was he actually the one who killed Lukel? Was that woman lying to me when she said he took

her. “You look really worried.” She treaded closer and sat

next to me.

softly, wrapping my hand around her shoulder. “I’m just concerned about Andre and your father.”

me a confused face. “That

breathed out deeply. “Yes, Janice. Luke

whole time? Why didn’t you tell me about

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want

he a bad man?”

paused for a moment. Then I held her hand. “He

Janice nodded.