The Love From Vengeance

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LUKE’S POV

Intrigued by the mesmerizing voice, I followed the sound into the building, stepping into a dimly lit bar. The ambiance was cozy, with soft lighting bringing about a warm glow over the space. I approached the source of the music, and my eyes fell upon a stage where a woman stood, bathed in the spotlight.

She was captivating, with long, flowing hair and a voice that seemed to reach my soul’s depths. Her presence commanded attention, and I found myself drawn to her like a moth to

a flame.

Leaning against the bar, I watched in awe as she poured her heart and soul into each note, her voice weaving a spellbinding melody that enveloped the room. It was as if time stood still, and for a moment, all the worries and frustrations of the evening melted away.

Lost in the music, I felt a sense of peace wash over me–a feeling of serenity amidst the chaos of the world. And as the final notes faded into the air, I found myself applauding along

with the rest of the audience, a sense of gratitude filling my heart.

As I approached the stage, I was really drawn to her presence. “That was incredible. You have a gift.” I complimented her with a smile.

She turned to me, smiling. “Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

“I’m Luke,” I introduced myself, extending my hand.

“Nice to meet you, Luke. I’m Harriet,” she said, taking my hand in hers. That was when I saw something on her arm. A heart–shaped birthmark.

As I gazed at the heart–shaped birthmark on Harriet’s arm, a sense of familiarity washed over me. It was the same birthmark that I had seen on a little girl’s arm many years ago.

It bore a striking resemblance, from the shape to the placement on her arm. I found myself lost in thoughts, wondering if there was some sort of connection between them. Perhaps they were related, or maybe it was just a mere coincidence.

Hell no, this wasn’t any coincidence. This was the same mark on the little girl who had helped me escape from the men who abducted us. That happened years ago. I was still little at the time. And I had been searching for the person who had this mark. Who knew I would

meet her one day without stressing myself?

“This mark on your arm,” I said lowly, slowly, and softly, still fixing my eyes on Harriet’s arm. “It reminds me of someone.”

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“Who?” She asked lowly, giving me a curious expression.

me from those kidnapers

eyes

the little boy

her; she was the girl who saved me back

these many years, I’ve been searching for you for so long,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper,

arms wrapping around me tightly. “I never

pulled back slightly to look at her face. “Thank you for saving me. You

welcome, Luke. I’m just grateful we both made it out of that situation.”

stood there for a moment, enveloped in the weight of

our reunion. The din of the bar faded into the background as we

Harriet broke the silence, her voice soft. “We should catch up. There’s so

talk about.”

eagerly. “I would

first of all, you don’t know you abandoned me, right?” She

laughed. “You were afraid. However, when I went to seek assistance, I didn’t see you or the men again.

“Luke, those men wanted to take me to the forest. However, their distraction allowed me to escape. I ran as fast as I could, heart pounding, until I stumbled upon a road. That’s when a man in a truck saw me and stopped to help. He took me to safety

“I’m so glad you got away. Who knew what those men

admitted. “But meeting

her beautiful face. “It truly is.“I never thought I’d find you after

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our shared past hanging heavy in the air. But there was

we got out of that one alive,” I said finally, breaking the

a lot of catching up to do.” She smiled at

you a singer?” I asked

head. “No,

across my face. “Really? That’s amazing.

haven’t exactly risen to fame yet,” she admitted with a sheepish smile. “But I’m working on

still incredible. I can’t imagine how tough it must be to pursue a career in

it’s what I love to do, so I’m willing to put in

“It takes real

smiled gratefully. “Thank you, Luke. It means a lot to hear

long have you been in the business?” I asked

it’s been three years now.”