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 Luke.

going

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

face away

glanced at him that very moment, watching how he

lost in his charm. “Why are you asking

asked him softly.

caring. You are

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

playing in this park.” Luke gestured towards the

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

higher and higher. Her pink dress

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

in hand carefully constructed a sandcastle in the sandbox. He added a moat and a flag on top, a proud smile on his face as he

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

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

the jungle gym, climbing and sliding with ease. Others

scooters around the paved paths, a sense

their movements.

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

1. me.

see…..ferent children,” I

what you see in

answered softly.

did you say?” He pretended like he didn’t

they’re all

And why are they happy? It’s because they have what they want. They have the things

talk of yours is going

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

“Fighting what?”

love me, and I can see the passion in your eyes.”

told you that?” I asked in

I can see everything clear myself.”