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.

our order, and after that, she discreetly

Luke.

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she told us calmly,

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

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

the room.

surge of intrigue mingled with a hint of apprehension. “Who could it be?” I wondered aloud, my mind racing with

“I’m not sure,” he admitted, with his gaze scanning the faces of

I asked him. My curiosity was

meet the person

being for

This might be something

don’t even know

to meet this person. I promise, I won’t take long.” Luke rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand. “I’ll be right back,” he assured

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

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

down two plates of seared scallops and two glasses of orange juice with practiced efficiency, but I couldn’t bring myself to thank her. Instead, as

her retreat. “Can I nok you

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

ahead. “The note you gave to my husband, who was it from?

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

to me? Did you

like?”

around the busy restaurant. “I’m sorry, but I can’t do that,”

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

her walk away, leaving me with more questions than answers. Who was this woman, and why did she want to speak with Luke? My mind raced with possibilities, but without more information, I was left to ponder in silence. And as I picked at my seared scallops, a sense

a romantic evening.

LUKE’S POV

I couldn’t shake the sense of mystery that enveloped the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in such a clandestine manner? My thoughts whirled with

the last

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