The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

After finishing the last bite of my meal, I reached for my purse, intending to pay for the food and leave the restaurant. However, a nearby table’s commotion caught my attention as I stood up.

A heated argument was taking place between two women, both of whom appeared quite angry. Their voices rose in volume, and soon their insults filled the air. I paused by the door, watching as the situation escalated.

“You think you’re so special with your designer handbag and fancy clothes, huh?” One of the women shouted, her face contorted with rage.

The other woman scoffed, tossing her hair back. “At least I don’t dress like a cheap knockoff Barbie doll!”

Their words were like daggers, cutting through the tense atmosphere of the restaurant. I could feel the tension building, and I knew I had to intervene before things got out of hand. Since everyone was just watching the scene, it was like some goddamn movie.

Stepping forward, I positioned myself between the two women, hoping to diffuse the situation. “Hey, ladies, let’s calm down and talk this out, okay?”

But they seemed oblivious to my presence; their focus was solely on each other. I watched in dismay as they both reached for bottles on the table, brandishing them like weapons.

“Enough!” I blurted out, my voice firm with authority. “Put those down right now!”

For a moment, it seemed like they might listen to reason, but then one of the women swung her bottle at the other, narrowly missing her head. Before I could react, the other woman retaliated, and chaos ensued.

I moved quickly, trying to separate them, but in the heat of the moment, one of them accidentally struck me on the head with her bottle. Pain exploded behind my eyes, staggered backward, feeling blood trickling down my forehead.

and I

Security arrived just in time, dragging the women apart and escorting them out of the restaurant. I leaned against the wall, feeling dizzy and disoriented.

The manager approached me, his expression filled with concern. “Oh, miss, so sorry. Are you alright? We should get you to a hospital.‘

I shook my head, trying to steady my breathing. “No, it’s fine. I’ll be okay.”

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face kind

the gash on my forehead with a gentle touch, applying ice to reduce the swelling. I winced as she worked, grateful for

had happened: “I’m really sorry for the actions

trying to assure him that it wasn’t his fault. “It’s okay. Don’t worry, you didn’t do

better, right?” The nurse asked

okay, thank you,” I told her, almost

rest. So for now, just sit down in this restaurant and

thank you,” I thanked her, closing my eyes for a few seconds before

back.

a friendly look. “And you! You bet,

at him. It’s not his fault.” I tried defending him in an inaudible

turned back to him and said, “Listen here, mister. Everything should be done in order. You should be grateful that I’m not this lady right here.

I’m glad this didn’t happen to you.” He adjusted his

take care

and patted my shoulder. “Take care of yourself.”

and after that, he

nurse set her eyes on me. “You’re going to be

I noticed that some people in the restaurant were

stood up and left the building.

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those women didn’t smack my brain out.

should be the only thing that goes through your mind. That idiot deserved all the most terrible things in

probably hiding somewhere,

the engine, and my thoughts immediately drifted to Luke. I couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at me, wondering if he was okay and if he was free from all the strain and

traffic jam ahead quickly

I blurted out, frustration bubbling within me as I sat behind the wheel, the minutes ticking by with agonizing slowness.