The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

“It’s just that what?” Luke asked, giving me a curious look. The both of us were still staring into each other’s eyes, and it wasn’t like was scared, or shy, or something.”

“I was hoping we could spend some time together tomorrow,” I brought out to him.

A flicker of understanding crossed Luke’s features as he smiled at me reassuringly. “Of course, we can. I’ll make sure to clear my schedule.”

Relief washed over me, and I returned his smile gratefully “Th

a sense of contentment settle within me. “I really appreciate it.”

you.” Now I was feeling

He leaned forward, his eyes locking with mine. “Ariel, spending time with you is never a chore. It’s something I always look forward to.”

I felt a flutter in my chest at his words, my heart swelling with affection for this man sitting across from me. “Likewise,” I murmured, reaching out to cup his cheek tenderly. “I cherish every moment we share together.”

“Oh, I know you do.” He pecked me on my cheek.

I couldn’t help but smile as Luke’s lips brushed against my cheek, leaving a warm sensation in their wake. His affectionate gesture never failed to make my heart skip a beat. I gazed into his eyes, filled with adoration, and I felt like the luckiest woman in the world.

Well, maybe.

Just as we were basking in the moment, a waitress approached our table with a friendly. smile. “Is there anything I can get for you two?” she asked, and her voice was polite and

attentive.

I glanced at Luke, knowing exactly what we needed. “We’ll have some seared scallops, please,” I replied, returning the waitress’s smile.

“Anything else?” She queried, transposing her eyeballs to the both of us.

“And some orange juice as well,” Luke answered, his voice was so smooth and easy. And it

was also sexy.

down our order, and after that, she discreetly

Luke.

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told us calmly, and then she

curiosity piqued, looking at Luke, watching him as he unfolded the note, his brows furrowing in confusion. “What’s that?” I asked, unable

seems someone in the restaurant wants to speak with me,” he explained,

the room.

hint of apprehension. “Who could it

gaze scanning the

is that?” I asked him. My curiosity was really getting the best

and meet the

you being for real

This might

don’t even know who

person. I promise, I won’t take long.” Luke rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand.

all because of someone he had not seen before. And here he was, telling me that I was his top priority. This man can be annoying sometimes. After al, he was irritating in the past. And I thought coming to this restaurant to spend some time with him might actually make me feel better after everything today, but that wasn’t

feeling of frustration that bubbled within me. Why did he have to leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered, replaying our conversation and his sudden

of seared scallops and two glasses of orange juice with practiced efficiency, but

I called out, halting her retreat. “Can I nok you

paused, turning back to face me with a polite smile. “Of course, what

to my husband, who was it from? A man or a woman?”

her features. “It was from

her to me? Did you see what

like?”

around the busy restaurant. “I’m sorry, but

said apologetically. “Now, if you excuse me, I have

mind raced with possibilities, but without more information, I was left to ponder in

a

LUKE’S POV

enveloped the situation. Who could

the last

me,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper, as if afraid of being