282: RECALLING

LUKE’S POV

Staring at the phone in my hand, my mind was somehow in a state of chaos. Well, I wasn’t panicking, but this was somehow crazy, like crazy.

The caller ID showed Tiffany’s name and her face–the face of this woman who once had feelings for me. I couldn’t tell if those feelings were still there. But she did have me feeling guilty. And yes, she did carry our child. A child we never got to meet because she

miscarried.

I can actually remember that moment back then; it was really painful when she told me that she didn’t want me in her life anymore. But what could I do? I didn’t want to be with her; it was something I wanted, but at that time, I felt kind of broken–just for that moment, though.

And while these thoughts continued to process in my head, a voice broke through my

trance. It was Daniella.

“Uhmm, excuse me?” She vocalized. “The phone you’re holding belongs to me. I think it must have fallen on the ground when those boys were harassing me.”

“Oh really? This phone belongs to you.”

“Yes, it does. Please hand it over, that call might be important.”

“Oh, sorry about that.” I apologized and walked to her, handing her the phone.

“Thanks,” she said softly, and her eyes went straight to the screen.

“I know I’m not supposed to ask, but who’s that person calling?” I threw up the question. I couldn’t help it. I knew it was Tiffany, looking at that screen. But who was Tiffany to her?

“It’s my elder sister, Tiffany,” she answered.

My curious face changed into a confused one. “Your sister?”

“Yes, do you perhaps know her?” Daniella asked, giving me a slightly puzzled face.

I hesitated for a moment, not sure how to answer. I didn’t want to lie to her, but I didn’t

want to reveal my past with Tiffany to a stranger. So I simply shook my head and muttered, “No, I don’t.”

a different thing, Ariel

I trailed off, letting out a sigh. “Never mind,

home.

walked to the car, settling in the driver’s seat, and I

breath again.

so did Daniella. “Luke, Luke,” Ariel called my name.

eyes immediately, staring at her.

“Is something wrong?”

wrong? What do you

the moment that phone started ringing. So tell me, what’s the

Let’s just get Daniella to her house as soon as

Ariel took her eyes

head and started driving, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. I had no idea why my mood changed after seeing

her or something.

giving me directions. I didn’t say anything; I just acted like I knew nothing when I clearly

now?

last time

her house, Ariel’s jaw dropped in

house?” she asked Daniella, her eyes

a bit embarrassed.

knew you were

car. “Thanks for everything.” She closed the door, smiling

away. “We should get going

what happened, how we saw her, and how we saved her from those kids,”

late. She’s home now and completely safe. I don’t see

and get into more

totally understand, Luke. But you need

get you, Ariel. And I’m in no mood for arguments.” I

we arrived at my house, I didn’t say

us was still there, and I didn’t like it one bit.

what’s going on?” I asked,

should be the one asking

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