The Love From Vengeance

365: CURIOSITY, CONFUSION

ARIEL’S POV

“Dad! Anything wrong? “Do we have a problem?” I asked my father in a

“Well, it’s time for me to introduce you to Sir Reynold,” he said in a whisper, looking around. “I wonder where he is right now.”

As my father spoke of Sir Reynold, a distinguished figure approached us from across the hall, his presence commanding attention. His posture was regal, and his eyes held a hint of warmth as he drew nearer, although he was an old man. He looked kind of young for his age.

“Ariel, this is Sir Reynold,” my father said, turning to me with a proud smile. “Sir Reynold, may I introduce you to my daughter, Ariel?”

Sir Reynold extended his hand towards me, his gaze unwavering as our eyes met. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you, Ariel,” he said in a deep, resonant voice. “Your father has spoken very highly of you.”

I offered him a warm smile, feeling a sense of respect and admiration for this esteemed gentleman. “The pleasure is mine, Sir Reynold,” I replied, shaking his hand firmly. “Thank you for your kind words.”

Sir Reynold nodded graciously, his eyes crinkling with a hint of amusement. “I must say, your beauty truly does justice to your father’s praise,” he remarked, his tone sincere.

I blushed at the compliment. “Thank you, sir.”

“No problem. I just hope you’re enjoying yourself at the party.”

“Yes, yes, I am.”

“I would really like it if you met my grandson. But apparently, he’s not here yet.”

“No problem; it’s okay. He’s going to show up, right?”

“Of course, but it’s becoming too late.”

deep sigh before he told me, “I’ll be back. I have to greet the guests.

and he walked away.

I watched Sir Reynold make his way through the crowd. He had dark hair and piercing

the pleasure of this dance?” he

side. But before I could politely decline, the young man continued, “I’m sure you’re a great dancer, and I would love to have you

couldn’t accept his offer. “I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can,”

on, just one dance,” he pleaded,

365 CURIOSITY CONFUSION

uncomfortable with his persistence. “I appreciate the offer, but I’m here with my father, and I can’t

be getting a little annoyed. “Fine, then, at

hesitated for a moment before reluctantly shaking his hand. “I’m Ariel; it’s nice to meet

dance,” he trailed off, clearly not

sorry, but I really can’t,” I repeated, feeling

flush with embarrassment.

over to us, a stern look on

and he stammered, “Yeah, everything’s fine. I was just asking this young

in his eyes. “Ariel, is this gentleman bothering you?” He

He was just asking for a dance, that’s

“I suggest you find someone else to dance with, young man,” he said sternly before leading me away from the

dance floor, Sir Reynold looked at me with a warm

that young man wasn’t bothering you,” he said, his

reassure him. “No, it’s fine. “Thank you for stepping in, Sir Reynold,”

my duty to look after my guests, especially a young lady like yourself. Now, I wanted to talk to you about my grandson.”

help but feel a little confused. “Your grandson?”

before that, I apologize for that man’s behavior. Anyways, my grandson

why Sir Reynold was telling me all of this. “Is there a reason you’re telling me

you know that my grandson is a good man. You’re going to meet him very soon,