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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the applause of the audience washed over us, but all

focus on was the love and sincerity shining in Luke’s

are you happy now?” He grinned, sitting next to

with a shrug.

“Maybe?”

never knew you had

you made do that, in front these

you feeling bad about that? I mean, don’t you love flaunting your talents?”

people to start calling me sort

names? What do you mean by that?” I asked him, making a puzzled

spoke inaudibly, turning his face

both of us still sitting there, basking in the aftermath of his impromptu serenade, I

by, impeccably dressed in

I called out to him, “Excuse me, can

please?”

before turning to Luke and

onto my cheeks.

causing a

I murmured shyly as he handed us

welcome,” he replied warmly, leaning in a little closer. “I’m James, by the way. If you need anything else,

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

his composure. “I’ll listen to the lady,” he brought out with a pointed

his irritation was very clear. “I said,

waiter.”

“What’s

and his tone

the tension escalating, I intervened, placing a hand on Luke’s

not make

looked at me sympathetically before turning back to Luke. “I’ll respect the lady’s

frustration and understanding in my expression.

just… didn’t like the way he was looking

you.”

not like I encouraged him,” I countered, feeling a pang of guilt for

the table. “I know, Ariel.

squeeze, offering him a small smile. “It’s okay. Let’s

smile with a grateful one of