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

love and

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

with a shrug.

“Maybe?”

never knew you had such a

made do that, in front

you feeling bad about that? I mean,

don’t want people to start calling

What do you mean by that?” I asked him,

know what? Nevermind,” he spoke inaudibly, turning

sitting there, basking

dressed in a tailored suit. Seizing the opportunity

him, “Excuse me, can we get some dessert menus,

please?”

charming smile, his eyes briefly lingering on me before turning to Luke and me. “Of course,

my

causing a

as he

closer. “I’m James, by

“That won’t be necessary. We’ll manage on our own. You can go.“.

looked taken aback for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. “I’ll listen

was very clear. “I said,

waiter.”

“What’s

and

escalating, I intervened, placing a hand on Luke’s arm. “It’s fine, Luke.

not make a

turning back to Luke. “I’ll respect the lady’s wishes,” he

earshot, I turned to Luke, a mixture of frustration and understanding in my expression. “Why did you

hair. “I just… didn’t

you.”

a pang of guilt for unintentionally causing

Ariel. I’m sorry. I just… I guess

his hand a reassuring squeeze, offering him a small smile. “It’s okay. Let’s just enjoy the rest of our evening,

with a grateful one of his

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