The Love From Vengeance

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FLASHBACK

ARIEL’S POV

As we stepped onto the lush green golf course, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement mingled with a tinge of apprehension. I glanced down at Lukel, his eyes wide with anticipation, clutching onto his miniature golf club with all the determination of al champion.

“Are you ready, buddy?” I asked, trying to muster up as much enthusiasm as possible.

“Yeah, Mommy! I’m gonna hit the ball really far!” Lukel exclaimed, his face beaming with excitement.

I chuckled nervously, hoping that Lukel’s joy would compensate for my complete lack of golfing prowess. “That’s the spirit, champ! Let’s do this!”

Approaching the first hole, I realized that Lukel’s idea of “hitting the ball really far” might be slightly ambitious. His swing resembled more of a wild flail than a calculated stroke, and the ball barely rolled a few inches ahead..

“Good try, Lukel! Remember to keep your eye on the ball,” I encouraged, trying to sound as supportive as possible.

He pouted, frustration evident on his small face. “But Mommy, it’s too hard!”

I knelt down beside him, wrapping an arm around his shoulder. “Hey, it’s okay. Golf can be tricky at first, but we’ll figure it out together, okay?”

Just then, a familiar voice interrupted our conversation. “Looks like you two could use a

hand!”

I turned to see Andre approaching us, a wide grin plastered across his face. Last time I checked, Andre was good at these things, and his mere presence on the course made me feel slightly more at ease.

“Hey, Andre! I didn’t know you were here,” I said, relieved to see a friendly face.

“Wouldn’t miss it for the world! And who do we have here?” Andre crouched down beside Lukel, extending a hand. “Seems like you’re not good a golf little buddy.”

shook Andre’s hand. “I’m totally bad at it. Maybe because I’m still a

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say that. I can

pro in no

earlier frustration fading away.

me?”

that swing of yours,” Andre said, gesturing towards the

swing gradually began to improve. Andre patiently corrected his posture, demonstrating the proper technique with

clapped my hands, watching in awe as

the green.

I told you that you had it in you!! Now, let’s tackle

him through. each hole with patience and encouragement. With Andre’s help, Lukel’s swings became

but feel a swell of pride watching Lukel’s transformation. Despite our

I said,

pleasure. And Lukel, remember what I taught you today. Who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll

every day, just

into laughter, and Andre carried Lukel, making him sit

shoulders.

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to different places back then at Canada. Lukel would snatch your phone and take pictures of the both of us, like we were a couple,” I/vocalized to Andre, trying to let him know

spending so many times together. I was trying to make Andre

hurt. It hurt so much, taking my mind back to those great memories, the little angels with me, smiling faces, lovely voices, wonderful actions. Now going back

when the four of us went to the Cinema, and Lukel was laughing so hard while we were watching the movie, and the mad granny close to us keep on telling him

rising a little.

through. He needed to see how broken I was, even though I kept

But your brother killed him. He also wanted to kill me