The Love From Vengeance

15 NO LOVE

ARIEL’S POV

“I found your purse,” Luke said, holding it up for me to see.

Thank you. Can I have it back?” I approached him, extending my hand.

As I reached for the purse, I couldn’t help but notice how close we were standing. His cologne smelled pleasant, though I refused to let myself be swayed by his charm. It would have been nice if he matched his attractive appearance with a good personality, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. I knew that the good side wasn’t coming any time soon.

I collected my purse from him, surprised by his action. And I thought he was going to start acting crazy again. But it looked like some people had come to their senses. Or maybe he was just waiting for the perfect opportunity to start being stupid.

“Thank you,” I said, my tone devoid of any warmth. I was not going to joke with this man anymore, nor was I going to be friends with him. But one thing was for sure: My mission here. would be accomplished.

I started to walk away, but Luke called out to me, prompting me to stop. I turned around, wondering what he wanted to say. I wasn’t in the mood to engage with him, but maybe being a little polite wouldn’t hurt, right?

“What is it now?” I asked without facing him.

“Why did you come back?” he queried.

I gave him a disapproving look as I turned to face him. “What kind of question is that?”

“I need to know, Ariel!” Luke raised his voice and approached me. He grabbed my arm, and I glared at him in response. “I don’t know why, but I feel like you came back because of me.”

I chuckled. “Don’t make me laugh.”

“It’s true, isn’t it?” His grip tightened as he spoke.

“If you think you’re still important in my life, you’re only fooling yourself,” I said, my tone cold. “You were erased from my life the moment we separated.”

“Are you sure about that?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Why are you even bothering yourself with this?”

do you mean?”

So why do

Luke scoffed. “Who said I was

play dumb. You’re the only person here with me, and the only person I’m talking

do not love you. I never loved you

“If I’m not

just curious, okay?”

would you be curious about someone

to

with you,” I retorted. “And don’t over think things, Luke. I do not love you.”

said, after

don’t want anything to do one, that we’re working with you anymore. If it weren’t for this ongoing project, do you think I’d be standing here with

me and focused it

I was about to do,”

of the building, I noticed Andre leaning against his car. He seemed to be engrossed in a text conversation, as indicated by the constant smile on his face. It appeared

going now,” I said aloud, walking

took you so long?” He asked without sparing me a glance, still focused

to someone,” I replied, slightly annoyed as

briefly glanced at me and then returned his attention to his phone. “Who were you talking

did you know?” I

continued to give his phone

car,” I informed him before getting into his

I rummaged through my purse,

is wrong with me? I lightly slapped my face, disappointed in myself. This meant I would have to go back to that building, and I sincerely hoped I wouldn’t run into my

driver’s seat, fastened his seat belt, and placed his hands on the steering wheel. “Alright, time

he turned to look at me. “I

He wore

can’t find my phone in my purse, so it’s obvious

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