The Love From Vengeance

265: GAMERS

LUKE’S POV

I walked into the living room to see Randy and Ethan engrossed in a soccer video game. They were both sitting on the edge of the couch, their eyes glued to the TV screen.

I couldn’t help but chuckle at their intense concentration. “What are you guys playing?” I asked, trying to stifle my laughter.

“It’s this new soccer game,” Randy replied, not taking his eyes off the screen. “It’s so cool; you should try it.”

“I’m good,” I said, shrugging my shoulders. “I’ll just watch.”

Randy and Ethan continued playing, with Randy leading by four goals to nil. I couldn’t believe how good Randy was at the game; he was completely dominating Ethan. I couldn’t resist teasing him a

little.

“Is this how you spend your mornings, Randy?” I teased. “Beating your brother at video games?” Randy shot me a playful glare. “I’m not just beating him; I’m destroying him,” he said proudly.

I couldn’t help but laugh at his confidence. “Well, I used to be pretty good at this game when I was younger,” I said, trying to sound modest.

“Really?” Randy’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Then why don’t you play against me? Let’s see if you

still have it.”

“Trust me, you do not want that happening.“`

“Why? Are you scared?” Randy playfully smirked at me.

I looked at him for a moment, and if that was what he wanted, then so be it. I couldn’t turn down this challenge now.

I took Ethan’s controller and sat down next to Randy. “Alright, you’re on.

The game began, and I felt the competitive spirit rising. I was determined to beat Randy and show him that I still had what it took. We played with intense focus, both of us trying our best to score goals

and defend our nets.

In the end, I emerged as the clear winner, with six goals to Randy’s nil. I couldn’t resist a smirk of satisfaction as I handed back the controller to Ethan.

“It looks like I’m still the king of this game,” I said, trying to hide my smugness.

Randy rolled his eyes at me, but I could see a hint of admiration in them. “Okay, okay, you win,” he conceded. “But I have to admit, you were pretty good.”

I felt a sense of pride at his words. “Thanks, little guy,” I said, patting him on the back.

Ethan couldn’t stop laughing at Randy’s defeat. “Randy, you got beat. And here you were, acting like you were the beast of this game.”

Ethan. At least I put up a good fight.”

all laughed and continued playing the game, taking turns and trying to beat each other’s scores. I know it was too early for that, but the morning was quite fun, filled with laughter and friendly competition, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend it. Well, there were better ways,

some minutes spent in this game, we eventually put down the controllers, which felt like hours. “You know, Randy,” I said, ruffling his hair. “Maybe you’ll be as good

me, but I could see a glimmer of determination in them. Who knows, maybe one day he’ll surpass me in this game.

on the couch. “Rand’s a loser. Randy’s a loser. Nah, nah, nah, nah,

held

was just

your jokes.

to

and Ethan smiled at me. “See, it’s just natural. We always make fun of each other, but that

enemies. Just be careful, okay?”

said loudly, in a playful

laughed right away and ruffled

her

got up from the couch

little one.”

“Where’s mommy?”

ARIEL’S POV

gave Andre in response to his

thought he was shot in the

unbelievable

times has he

can’t remember clearly; it should

chuckled. “Wow, your husband’s

laughed. “Say what

and a little

still feels the pain,

acts like he doesn’t feel a damn thing,” André told me.

spoon.

you going to eat?”

“No, I’m good.”

really? You’ve had

I answered, shaking my

“Then have some.

“Nah, I’m good.”

at him promptly. “I see what’s happening here.”

“What?”

happening here,” he

I repeated

to have a taste of

heaved one of my