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 a

Luke.

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be back with the order,” she told us

unfolded the note, his brows furrowing in confusion. “What’s that?” I asked, unable

expression puzzled, before scanning the contents of the note. “It seems someone in

the room.

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

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

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

to and meet the

for real right now?”

This might be something important.”

don’t even know who

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

to leave me 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

that bubbled within me. Why did he have to leave now, just when we were

two glasses of orange juice with practiced efficiency, but I couldn’t bring

out, halting her retreat. “Can I

turning back to face me with a polite smile.

a moment before plunging ahead. “The note you gave to my husband, who was it from? A man or a woman?”

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

her to me?

like?”

glancing around the busy restaurant.

if you excuse me, I have

want to speak with Luke? My mind raced with possibilities, but without more information,

be a romantic

LUKE’S POV

shake the sense of mystery that enveloped the situation. Who could

the last

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