The Love From Vengeance

309: NICE FEELING

LUKE’S POV

“Catherine,” I said softly, holding her gaze, “will you forgive Mom?”

Catherine nodded, her eyes glistening with tears of both pain and relief. “I will.”

Now, a warm smile spread across my face as I scooped her up into my arms, turning her around in a playful spin. So the two of us halted, and we both looked over at our mother, beaming at us, her arms outstretched in a welcoming gesture.

who w

I gently set Catherine down, and she hesitated for a moment before taking a few steps towards our mother.

“Go on, Catherine.” I encouraged her softly, giving her a gentle push forward.

Catherine took a deep breath and then ran into our mother’s open arms. I watched as they embraced, the tension and hurt melting away in that moment of reconciliation. It was a beautiful sight, and I loved this reunion. I just hope shit doesn’t happen next time.

With a loving smile, our mother mouthed a silent “thank you” to me.

I nodded, smiling at her back, and the both of them stood there, their warm embrace lasting for minutes.

“So, if the two of you are back together, I guess I can leave now.” I held my waist.

Catherine turned around. “Are you leaving?”

“Yes, yes, I am. I have work to take care of. But I will be back, I promise you.”

mother told me. “Or are you going on a business

no, it’s not happening right now,” I cut her off. But that does make sense,” I gently stroked my chin,

heart. Seeing them reconcile brought a wave of relief, but I knew I had other things that needed

10% NICE FEELING

2/4

had been so busy that I kept forgetting that I had a meeting waiting for me. Who

you two to catch up,” I said

glanced back at me, smiling gleefully, and she was full of gratitude.

of the room. Closing the door behind me, I let out a sigh, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders. It was a moment

way to my room, I quickly discarded my current shirt and headed for the bathroom. The warm water going down my body felt soothing, washing away the tiredness I had gotten just this morning. You could imagine what

Catherine about the way I felt during those wonderful moments. I’d say I was in the spirit, and it was a

front of the mirror, adjusting my tie with precision. Today was going to be a busy day, but I was ready to face whatever challenges awaited me, starting with those folks who had come

posture, ready to tackle the day ahead. Exiting my room, I made my way downstairs. I would have grabbed a quick breakfast, but there was no time for that.

go to a restaurant and just sit there half of the

or anything. The sun was shining brightly, a promising start to the day. Well, I just had to say that. But we all knew my day had started. And just in a few

309: NICE FEELING

3/4

I strode down the path towards my car, ready to dive into the tasks awaiting me. With my

ARIEL’S POV

was, cruising down the road, enjoying the freedom of the open highway, and I felt the wind in my hair and the sun on my face. I was reveling in the joy of this moment, and just in case you were wondering, I was going to meet Andre at his company. I had some

a beat as I pulled over to the side of the road, wondering

in my stomach. I had never experienced a police stop in my life. Okay, that was a lie–a big one.

the officers greeted me