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.

after that, she discreetly passed

Luke.

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order,” she told us calmly, and

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

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

the room.

a surge of intrigue mingled with a hint of apprehension. “Who could it be?”

scanning the faces of the other diners.

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

meet the

for real right

Ariel. This might

even know

promise, I won’t take long.” Luke rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand. “I’ll be right back,” he assured me, planting a quick kiss on my

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 what I was seeing around

did he have to leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered, replaying our conversation

scallops and two glasses of orange juice with practiced efficiency, but I couldn’t bring myself to thank her. Instead, as she turned to leave, I found myself speaking

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

face me with a polite

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

her features. “It was from a woman,” she

you describe her to me? Did you

like?”

the busy restaurant. “I’m sorry,

you excuse me, I

mind raced with possibilities, but without more information, I

to be a romantic evening.

LUKE’S POV

Who could be reaching out to me in such a clandestine

the last

waitress approached me, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. “Follow me,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper, as if afraid