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

Luke.

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back with the order,” she told

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

“It seems someone in the restaurant wants to speak with me,” he

the room.

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

gaze scanning the faces of the other diners. “But

My curiosity

to and meet

you being for

This might be something important.”

know who

in his

annoying

leave now, just when we were finally

of seared scallops and two glasses of orange juice with practiced efficiency,

her retreat. “Can I nok you something?”

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

“The note you gave to my husband, who was it

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

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

like?”

waitress hesitated, glancing around the busy restaurant.

“Now, if you excuse me, I have other

me with more questions than answers. Who was this woman, and why did she want to speak with Luke? My mind raced with possibilities,

a romantic

LUKE’S POV

restaurant, scanning faces, 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 possibilities, each one

the last

her voice barely above a whisper,