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

Luke.

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she told us

curiosity piqued, looking at Luke, watching him as he unfolded the note, his brows furrowing

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

the room.

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

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

way is that?” I asked him. My curiosity was really

go to and meet the person who wrote this.”

being for real

Ariel. This might be

You don’t even know

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,

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

within me. Why did he have to leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered,

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 myself to thank her. Instead, as she turned

I called out, halting her retreat.

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

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

slightly, a flicker of discomfort crossing her features.

describe her to me? Did you see what she

like?”

busy restaurant. “I’m sorry,

“Now, if you excuse me, I

Luke? My mind raced with

be a

LUKE’S POV

enveloped the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in such a

the last

me,” she said, her voice barely above a