The Love From Vengeance

25 ELEVATOR KISS

ARIEL’S POV

1 stood up, barely able to see anything, and I could feel my heart racing. The darkness and unexpected stop had me on edge. This was not something I had signed up for.

“Oh my goodness, don’t tell me the elevator is broken.” I panicked. “I don’t want to die yet.”

“We are not going to die, okay?” Luke assured me, stepping closer. “It might just be a temporary glitch. The lights will probably come back at any moment now.”

“And how can you be sure about that?”

“You just need to calm down. I’m pretty sure they’re trying to fix the issue right now,” Luke told me,

devoid of terror in his tone. He wasn’t afraid. Well, good for him. But for me,

it was quite the opposite.”

I brought my phone out of my purse to see if I could make a phone call so someone could at least get us out of here. But, to my surprise, there was no signal. I couldn’t reach anybody, and this was definitely not good.

“Damn it!” I forcefully threw my phone to the ground and ran my hands through my hair. ” We’re doomed.”

“Just shut

up, will you?” Luke snapped at me as if I were a little kid.

“Hey, don’t tell me to shut up.

“Oh, so you’re trying to act tough now, huh?” Luke taunted.

I rolled my eyes, but right now, I wasn’t in the mood to get into an argument or fight with somebody.

ON ELEVATOR KILO

in high school. When she was scared to death, she

you doing?” Luke

now,” I told

going to

out. And to my surprise, it was actually soothing to me. My fear was diminishing until the elevator quivered for the second

for the third time, repeating the

but as for me, I just sat down. I was too

I couldn’t help but scream. Luke swiftly moved to me and held me tightly until the

beating really

still feel Luke’s arms all around me, and that calmed me down a little bit. But the terror was still inside me, and I simply hoped this would come

be alright,” Luke comforted me. His face was close to mine, and

fear.

point that I couldn’t even utter a word. I had claustrophobia, and it seemed like things were about to get

went to pick it up. I barely managed to get to my feet as

moved closer. “Ariel, what’s

but I couldn’t. My wheezing intensified, and I felt like I

LUKE’S POV

know what to do. This elevator issue was taking quite some time to be resolved, and I used to think this company was one of the greatest. But take a look at the problem that is going on

to black out any moment. I didn’t even know what I was going to do to put

her, pulling her closer to me, and then I gently pressed my lips against hers. The kiss lasted

me for a few seconds before losing consciousness. I held her as she was about to fall down, gently brushing a strand

But for me, the feeling wasn’t there, and I didn’t even want it to be there. Ariel and I were never going to work

for something to happen. So that was what I did. I settled down on the floor, cradling Ariel’s head on my lap as I gently

time, I opened my eyes, hearing a faint sound

calling out to us. “Hello? Is

and stood up. “Yes, we’re right here! Down here!” I hollered, waving my