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.”

me, “I’ll be back. I

nodded, and he

his way through the crowd. He had dark hair and piercing blue eyes, and he was dressed in a sharp

of this dance?” he

side. But before I could politely decline, the young man continued, “I’m sure you’re a great

couldn’t accept his offer. “I’m sorry, but I

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

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

young man’s expression turned sour, and he seemed to be getting a little annoyed. “Fine, then, at

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

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

really can’t,”

flush with embarrassment.

and noticed our exchange. He quickly made his way over to us, a stern look on his face. “Is everything

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

to me, and I could see a hint of disapproval in his eyes.

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 the

find someone else to dance with, young

looked at me with a warm smile. “I apologize for that,

that young man wasn’t bothering you,”

my head, trying to reassure him. “No, it’s fine. “Thank you

my dear. It’s my duty to look after my guests, especially a young lady like yourself. Now,

a little confused. “Your

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

help but wonder why Sir Reynold was telling me all of this. “Is there a

man. You’re going to meet him very soon, and you guys are going to get along