The Love From Vengeance

291: SORT OF JEALOUS

ARIEL’S POV

With Luke sitting across from me, his earnest gaze fixed on mine, and I couldn’t help but feel a flutter of doubt. His words reassured me, but actions spoke louder than words, didn’t they?

“What if you got some important project? I challenged him, searching for any hint of hesitation in his response.

Luke’s expression softened, his eyes never leaving mine. “Ariel, you’ll always be my priority. No matter what important project comes up, you’ll come first.”

I offered him a skeptical smile. “Prove it.”

He chuckled, shaking his head slightly. “How am I

I shook my head, laughing softly. “Just prove it.”

g to prove it right now?”

Luke’s laughter joined mine, but there was a glint of determination in his eyes. “You’re not

serious, Ariel.”

“But I am,” I insisted, my smile widening. “Go on stage and sing a romantic song for me.”

His eyes widened in surprise. “Are you serious?”

I nodded, unable to contain my grin. “Dead serious.”

We locked eyes for a moment, the tension clear between us, before I gestured towards the

stage. “Go ahead, Luke.”

With a resigned sigh, Luke got up from his seat and made his way towards the stage. The

restaurant dimmed, the spotlight focusing solely on him as he stood there, microphone in hand. My heart pounded in anticipation as he began to sing, his voice filling the room with warmth and melody.

While he sang, his gaze never wavered from mine, his words carrying a depth of emotion that sent shivers down my spine. And then, as if guided by an invisible force, he moved closer to me, his voice growing softer, more intimate.

And before I knew it, he was standing right in front of me, his hand reaching out to gently cup my cheek as he leaned in, pressing his lips to mine in a tender kiss. The world around. us faded away, leaving only the two of us enveloped in the music and the moment.

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end, and the applause of the audience washed over us,

and sincerity shining in Luke’s eyes.

happy now?” He grinned, sitting next to me.

with a shrug.

“Maybe?”

there. I never knew you had such a wonderful

barely sing, but you made do that, in

I mean, don’t you love flaunting your

don’t want people to start

mean by that?” I asked him, making a puzzled face.

Nevermind,” he spoke inaudibly, turning

us still sitting there, basking in the aftermath of

by, impeccably dressed in

to him, “Excuse me, can

please?”

waiter approached our table with a charming smile, his eyes briefly lingering on me before turning to Luke and me. “Of course, right away. And might I add, you’re a

my cheeks.

a slight blush

murmured shyly as he handed us the

“I’m James, by the way. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate

say anything else, Luke interjected abruptly, his tone curt. “That won’t be necessary. We’ll manage on our own. You

“I’ll listen to the lady,” he brought out with a pointed glance in my direction.

was very clear. “I said, you can go. We’ll find

waiter.”

“What’s

man?” James asked, and his tone

a hand on Luke’s arm.

not make

back to Luke. “I’ll respect the lady’s wishes,” he said evenly, before shooting Luke

I turned to Luke, a mixture of frustration and understanding

his hair. “I just… didn’t like the way he was

you.”

countered, feeling a pang of guilt

“I know, Ariel. I’m sorry. I just… I guess

small smile. “It’s okay.

agreed, returning my smile with a