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

imagine how it’s going to look like when the day gets dark, with the

be real beautiful. just like your mother.” He turned to look

face away

Ariel,” he said. I glanced at him that very moment, watching how he stood up and walked to

his eyes, lost in his

asked him softly.

are my

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

a look at the little children playing in this park.” Luke gestured

all ages ran and played, their laughter

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

ground as they chased each other with

sandbox. He added a moat and a flag on top, a proud smile on his face as he admired his creation. A few feet away, a

of teenagers were playing a game of pick–up. They dribbled and shot, their competitive spirits evident as they cheered and high -fived each other. One girl with long

them. They squealed with

the jungle gym, climbing and sliding

or scooters around the paved paths, a

their movements.

here?” Luke asked, setting his

1. me.

I

But tell me what

I answered

pretended like he didn’t hear what I

all happy.”

have what

think I know where this talk

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

“Fighting what?”

love me, and I can see

that?” I asked in a

to tell me. I can