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.

beautiful, isn’t it?” Janice asked Luke.

can just imagine how it’s going to look like when

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

face away

at him that very moment, watching how he stood up and walked to me. “How

continued to look into his eyes, lost in his

him

being caring. You are

know that. You don’t have

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

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

father pushed her higher and higher. Her pink dress fluttered in the

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

glasses and a book 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 admired his creation. A few feet away, 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 by her skills.

squealed with delight as they tried to catch the

and sliding with ease. Others rode their

or scooters around the paved paths, a sense of

their movements.

you see here?” Luke asked, setting his eyes back

1. me.

I replied slowly.

what you see in

answered softly.

pretended like he

all

what they want. They have the

this talk of yours

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

“Fighting what?”

see the passion in your

I asked in

me. I