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.”

he told me, “I’ll be back. I have to greet

and he walked

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

of this dance?” he

to 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

knew I couldn’t accept his offer. “I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can,” I replied, trying to keep

he pleaded, his tone becoming

365 CURIOSITY CONFUSION

with his persistence. “I appreciate the offer, but I’m here with my father, and I can’t leave him alone.”

little annoyed. “Fine, then, at least introduce yourself. I’m Alexander,”

reluctantly shaking his hand. “I’m Ariel; it’s nice to

Now, about that dance,” he trailed off, clearly not giving

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

flush with embarrassment.

quickly made his way over to us, a stern

fine. I was just asking

I could see a hint of disapproval in his

it’s fine. He was

to Alexander. “I suggest you find someone else to dance

the dance floor, Sir Reynold looked at me with a warm smile. “I apologize for that, my

bothering you,” he said, his tone full of

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

is no need to thank me, my dear. It’s my duty to look after

a little confused.

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

me all of this. “Is there a reason you’re telling me this, Sir Reynold?” I asked

smiled kindly at me. “I just wanted to let you know that my grandson is a good man. You’re going to meet him very soon, and you guys are going to get along pretty