The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

“Did you kill Lukel?” I asked Luke.

He let out a deep sigh. “Well, I think I’ve told you this a billion times. I’m not the one who killed your son. You never listened to me, and even when you did, you never believed me.”

I crossed my arms, sniffling and looking away. “Well, I still don’t know if I should believe you.”

“Tell me something, Ariel.”

I looked at him. “What is that?”

“Who is this person that filled your mind with such a lie?

I sighed. “I don’t know her, but I thought… Nevermind. It’s all my fault.”

“So, you now have a change of mind?”

I looked at him immediately. “Something like that.”

“Do you believe me now?” He asked, looking into my eyes.

I averted my gaze. “Look, I’m sorry for being rude to you; I’m just sorry for everything, the

accusations and all that.”

“No, Ariel. I’m the one who should be apologizing. I’ve done a lot of terrible things to you, and I totally understand your point here.”

“We did have some great moments, Luke. And to be honest, I really liked them.”

“We can make more then.”

“Uhmm, excuse me?”

“I love you, Ariel. I’ve really missed you. You have been a great person, honestly. All these years, I didn’t realize that. But now, I finally know who you are. You are the one for me.”

“Okay, Luke. You need to get some rest.” I stood up and started walking to the door.

“You’re leaving now? Seriously, Ariel? You’re just going to end our conversation like that?”

“The doctor made it clear to us that you shouldn’t stress yourself. This discussion might affect you in

some way.

just a little wound; I don’t know

take care of yourself,

“You’re going now?”

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answer. I made my way to the door, and he called

you know, Mason is the

after I had slowly closed my eyes. I

burst into tears and went to take a seat

room.

next to me and looked into my eyes with her cute, innocent face.

tears, but they kept flowing. I couldn’t hide it, hold it, thinking about my son and the times we spent with each other, having the knowledge that he’s no longer with me, was

so painful.

and tried to compose myself. “Janice, mommy is just feeling sad,”

a sad

heart broke. My little girl didn’t deserve any of this. She had already lost her brother, and now

sweetheart. Mommy is just trying to be strong,” I said, trying to reassure her.

anything terrible happen? Is Uncle Andre dead?”

It’s just that I miss your brother so

mommy. And

him too, baby. I

much, mommy. Lukel will be smiling at you right now in Heaven. And we

her. “You really

“I know so.”

hope so cause right now, I’m about to find this person

mommy, I’ll tell you who did it. I don’t want

anymore.

”

words. I hugged her again, grateful to have such a wonderful angel by my side. “Thank

told me. “Hold on,

who killed Lukel?”

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the one

that? Who told

it himself. So, Mommy, are you going to make

minute, okay?” I told her, and she nodded. I stood up, walking away to make a phone

call.

LUKE’S POV

what was going on now. What was going to happen after I got out of there? I could just brace myself for whatever was going to take place. And I hoped Ariel would finally let

and in walked a little girl, Janice, with an innocent face, lovely eyes, and a wonderful voice. She walked