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 going

beautiful. just like your mother.” He turned

face away

moment, watching how he stood up and walked to me. “How have

lost in his charm. “Why are you asking

him softly.

are my wife,

don’t have to

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

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

hair giggled as her father pushed her higher and higher.

they chased each other with shouts of glee. The tallest boy, with messy brown hair, managed to tag his friend,

constructed a sandcastle in the 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 group of girls were having a tea party with plastic cups and plates, their stuffed animals as guests. They chattered away,

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 braided hair made a perfect shot, and the others cheered, impressed

of toddlers were chasing bubbles that their parents blew for them. They squealed with delight as

gym, climbing and sliding with ease. Others

paths, a sense of freedom and adventure in

their movements.

Ariel, what do you see here?”

1. me.

I

course, I know that. But tell me what you see in these children playing around?”

answered

like he didn’t hear

all happy.”

have what they want. They have the things that they

know where this talk

you do.” Luke held both of my hands. “Ariel, listen to me. There’s

“Fighting what?”

me, and I can see the passion in

told you that?” I asked in a

one has to tell me. I can