The Love From Vengeance

268: KISSES

ARIEL’S POV

Once filled with hope and joy, the heart was brimming with love. A relationship blossomed, and each day, a new chapter in the love story. There were hard dreams, whispered secrets, and a future built together. Yet, as time passed, cracks began to form in the once–unbreakable bond.

Small disagreements turned into heated arguments, each word a dagger that pierced a fragile heart. I tried to mend what was broken and salvage the love once shared, but the distance only grew wider. Doubt crept in, casting shadows over the once–bright love that illuminated the world.

Actions spoke louder than words, each betrayal a blow that shattered trust. The promises made in the past now feel like echoes in the wind, empty and meaningless. Held on desperately, hoping against hope that things would change and that the love that was once shared could be revived.

But love, once broken, is not easily repaired. The pain of indifference cuts deeper than any physical wound, hollow and lost. It is worth questioning, and it is the very essence of love itself. How could something so beautiful turn so ugly and so destructive?

I picked up the pieces of the broken heart, realizing that some wounds never truly heal. The love that was once defined now lay in ruins, a painful reminder of what once was. Mourned the loss of

what should have been forever.

In the aftermath of love’s destruction, a new person emerged. Scarred but resilient, he vowed never to let himself be broken in the same way again. He had been broken by love, but invaluable lessons were taught about strength, resilience, and self–worth.

Though the pain of heartbreak lingered, one day, there was knowledge: to rise from the ashes of broken love, stronger and more whole than ever before. Once broken by love, it was also made

unbreakable.

ARIEL’S POV

Luke’s intense gaze made me feel like I was under a microscope. I could see the anticipation in his eyes, waiting for me to say anything in response to what he had just quizzed me about. But I was at a loss for words. My mind was still reeling from the shocking sight–Harriet’s sh*t–that

had left me speechless.

I tried to gather my thoughts and form a coherent response, but I could only stare back at him, searching for words that wouldn’t come. Luke’s unwavering stare only added to the pressure, and I didn’t even know what the hell was wrong with me. I desperately wanted to say something to break the silence, but my mind was still trying to process the reality of what I had witnessed back

then.

“It’s….it’s…”

‘It’s who, Ariel?”

“It’s Harriet.”

*Harriet?” Luke raised an eyebrow. “You saw Harriet, and that’s why you’re speechless? Don’t tell.

you’re scared of

another direction.

felt Luke’s fingers reaching for my chin, and he slowly made me look at him and gaze into his ravishing

and I felt my body relax as he held

intense, but it also had a softness and understanding that made me

feel safe.

said softly, his voice full of sincerity. “You can tell

I won’t

at him. There was no

I could see the

like that… it brought back a

memories?” He

don’t want her coming to ruin our relationship.”

expression softened even more, and he leaned in closer, his lips almost brushing against mine. “You don’t have to worry about anything,”

no matter what.”

my chin tightened, his eyes never leaving

anything. He didn’t need to. His actions spoke louder than any words

ever could.

against

at

whispered, and then he kissed me.

I was actually afraid, but all shit relating to that disappeared. The stress and thinking that unfolded within me

responded eagerly, my hands exploring his back and pulling him closer

rising

sighed softly, I could feet his hands moving down to

each other, our bodies moving in perfect harmony as if they were made for

other.

each other’s. We were both panting, trying to catch our breaths, but our eyes never left each

I said, my voice

me into a hug. All I could

Janice?” I asked him.

“She’s fine.”

she had

“No, not really.”