The Love From Vengeance

235: DON’T HIDE IT

ARIEL’S POV

Turning around, Luke was the one I saw. He stood not too far from Janice and me, not taking his eyes off the two of us one bit. He had this sad countenance, not that we had spoken with each other yet. I began the conversation, but he already made me feel sorry for him.

“Ariel, he spoke my name softly, looking deeply into my eyes. Our gaze wasn’t coming to an end any time soon. “I’m glad I saw you.” His soft and gentle tone continued.

“Luke,” I vocalized softly as well. “What are you doing here?”

“I came here for you,” he answered.

“For me?” I asked, with a face that was puzzled to a certain degree. “How did you know that I came here?”

“You don’t have to worry about that. I’m here now, and that’s all that matters.”

“I’m sorry, say what now?”

“Daddy!” Janice ran to Luke, grabbing his leg in her buoyant mood.

He laughed and squatted to her level, holding her hands. “How have you been, pretty one?”

“I’ve been great, daddy. I was even thinking of telling Mommy to take me to you. It’s a good thing you’re here now.”

My eyes widened, hearing Janice’s words. She was thinking of doing what now?”

“It seems like my little baby is having a great time at the park.” Luke smiled. delightfully at her, kneading her nose.

“Yes, Mommy made this moment really special for me. We were looking at the sky before you came.”

“Oh, really? That’s nice.”

“Come on, daddy, take a good look at the sky.” Janice pointed towards the sky.

Luke looked in the direction of her finger. “Wow, the sky is really a beautiful one.”

I looked at the sky as well, and it was really beautiful, with the clouds moving slowly right there. It was a magnificent view.

it?” Janice asked

“it’s beautiful, and you can just imagine how it’s going to look like when the

moved his hand dramatically, continuing, “It’s going to be real beautiful. just like your mother.” He turned to look

face away

moment, watching how he stood up and walked to me. “How have you been?”

to look into his eyes, lost in his charm.

asked him

being caring. You are

don’t

children playing in this park.”

Children of all ages ran and played, their laughter filling the

curly blonde hair giggled as her father pushed her higher and higher. Her pink dress fluttered

as they chased each other

smile on his face as he admired his creation. A

competitive spirits evident as they cheered and high

a group of toddlers were chasing bubbles that their parents blew for them. They squealed with delight as they tried to catch the colorful orbs, their tiny hands

climbing and sliding with ease. Others rode

paths, a sense of freedom and adventure in

their movements.

what do you see here?” Luke asked, setting his

1. me.

I

what you see in these children

answered softly.

did you say?” He pretended like he

they’re all happy.”

happy? It’s because they have what they want. They have the

I know where this talk of yours is

held both of my hands. “Ariel, listen to me.

“Fighting what?”

I can see the

you that?” I asked

to tell me. I can see everything