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.”

Reynold let out a deep sigh before he told me, “I’ll

and he walked away.

smile suddenly diverted my attention as I watched Sir Reynold make his way through the crowd. He had dark hair and piercing blue eyes, and he

of this dance?” he asked, extending his hand towards me.

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

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

come on, just one dance,” he pleaded, his tone becoming more insistent.

365 CURIOSITY CONFUSION

uncomfortable with his persistence. “I appreciate the offer, but I’m here with my father, and

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

reluctantly shaking his hand. “I’m Ariel; it’s nice to meet you,” I

Now, about that dance,” he trailed off,

I really can’t,”

flush with embarrassment.

over to us, a stern look on his face. “Is everything okay here?”

everything’s fine. I was just

I could see a hint of disapproval in his eyes. “Ariel, is this gentleman bothering you?” He asked, his

quickly shook my head, not wanting to cause any trouble. “No, it’s fine. He was just asking for a dance, that’s all,” replied, trying to diffuse

you find someone else to dance with, young man,” he said sternly

at me with

hope that young man wasn’t bothering you,” he said, his tone full of

it’s fine. “Thank you for stepping in, Sir Reynold,” I replied, grateful

to look after my guests, especially

a little

“Yes, but before that, I apologize for that man’s behavior. Anyways,

there a reason you’re telling me this, Sir Reynold?” I asked cautiously, not

grandson is a good man. You’re going