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

Luke.

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told us calmly, and then she walked

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

the note. “It seems someone

the room.

hint of apprehension. “Who could it be?” I wondered aloud, my mind racing

scanning the faces

is that?” I asked him. My curiosity was

go to and meet the

you being for real

might be something

You don’t even know who wrote that.

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 me, planting a quick kiss on my

turning my face away. This was just great. Now he had 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

shake the feeling of frustration that bubbled within me. Why did he have to leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment

when the waitress returned with our order. She set down two plates of seared scallops and two glasses of orange juice with practiced efficiency, but I couldn’t bring

her retreat. “Can I nok

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

a moment before plunging ahead. “The note you gave to my husband, who was

her features. “It was from

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

like?”

glancing around the busy restaurant.

excuse me, I

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

to be a romantic evening.

LUKE’S POV

situation. Who could

the last

yet purposeful. “Follow me,” she said, her voice barely above a