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.

order, and after that, she discreetly passed a

Luke.

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back with the order,” she told us

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

seems someone in the restaurant

the room.

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

admitted, with his gaze scanning the faces of the other diners. “But there’s only one

him. My curiosity was

to and meet the person who

you being for real right

might be something

even know who

why I have to meet this person. I promise, I won’t take long.” Luke rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand. “I’ll

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

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 departure, stirring up a mix of emotions.

down two plates of seared scallops and two glasses of

retreat. “Can I nok you

face me with a polite smile. “Of course, what can I help you

note you gave to my husband, who

faltered slightly, a flicker of discomfort crossing her features. “It

describe her to me? Did you see what

like?”

the busy restaurant.

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

did she want to speak with Luke? My mind raced with possibilities, but without more information, I was left to ponder in silence. And

be a

LUKE’S POV

mystery that enveloped the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in

the last

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