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 day gets dark, with

going to be real beautiful. just like your mother.” He turned to look at me, smirking.

face away

very moment, watching how he stood up and

continued to look into his eyes, lost in his charm. “Why are you asking me that?

asked him softly.

You are

know that. You don’t have to remind me.”

little children playing in this park.” Luke gestured towards the gleeful

he was gesturing. Children of all ages ran and played, their laughter filling the air with joy and

and higher. Her pink dress fluttered in the wind, and her bright

a group of boys were playing a game of tag. They ran around the playground, their sneakers pounding against the ground as they chased each other with shouts of glee. The tallest boy, with messy brown hair, managed to tag his friend, and

on his face as he admired his creation. A few feet away, a group of girls were having a tea party with plastic

dribbled and shot, their competitive spirits evident as they cheered and high -fived each other. One girl with long braided hair made a perfect shot,

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

and sliding with

paths, a sense

their movements.

tell me, Ariel, what do you see here?” Luke asked, setting his eyes back

1. me.

I

course, I know that. But tell me what you see in these children

answered softly.

what did you say?” He pretended like he

all happy.”

It’s because they have what they want. They have the things that they need.”

where this talk

Luke held both of my hands. “Ariel, listen to me. There’s no need for you to keep

“Fighting what?”

and I can see the passion

you that?” I asked in a

tell me. I can