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.

and after that, she discreetly passed

Luke.

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she told us

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

the contents of the note. “It seems someone in the restaurant wants to speak with me,”

the room.

apprehension. “Who could it be?”

equally puzzled. “I’m not sure,” he admitted, with his gaze scanning the faces of the other diners. “But there’s only one way

I asked him. My curiosity was really getting the

have to go to and meet the person who wrote this.”

you being for real right

Ariel. This might be

even know who wrote that.

long.” Luke rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand. “I’ll be right back,” he assured

was, telling me that I was his top priority. This man can be annoying sometimes. After al, he

were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered, replaying our conversation and his

of orange

I called out, halting her retreat. “Can I

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

“The note you gave to my husband, who was

faltered slightly, a flicker of discomfort crossing her features. “It was from a woman,” she

intensified. “Can you describe her to me? Did you see what she

like?”

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

apologetically. “Now, if you excuse me, I have other tables to attend to.”

she want to speak with Luke? My mind raced with

be a romantic

LUKE’S POV

my way through the restaurant, scanning faces, I couldn’t shake the sense of mystery that enveloped the situation. Who could be reaching out

the last

purposeful. “Follow me,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper, as if afraid