104 MORNING TEXT
LUKE’S POV
“What the hell even happened to you anyway? You had a fight with some thug, or something?” Ariel
laughed, indirectly making fun of me.
“That’s none of your business,” I told her, turning my face away.
“It is actually, cause I’m the one who took you back to this house, right on this bed. Well, I did get help
from Marcus.”
“Don’t feel too proud. I could have done that by myself.”
“In your unconscious state?” Ariel taunted, crossing her arms, with her eyebrow raised.
“I could have regained consciousness eventually.”
“Yeah right,” she said lowly, turning her face away. But then she nced at me. But seriously, what
really happened?”
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“Like I’ve said, that’s none of your business.” I slowly sat on the bed. And then I breathed out deeply,
closing both of my eyes.
“Do you really have to be so stubborn, now?”
I chuckled. “Don’t try to act like mad granny here.”
“Who’s mad granny?”
“It’s just a name, I gave to my grandma.” A frail smile appeared on my face, as I shed back to the
times spent with her, before she passed away.
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“Your grandma?”
I nodded, still smiling.
“Was she the wife of Sir Reynold?” Ariel queried.
“Yes. Yes she was,” I answered, nodding slowly.
“She died before I came into your life, right?”
“Yes.” I nodded. “And this was just how she used to act. The way you behaved moments ago.”
Arielughed. In disbelief, I’d say. “Please, don’t.”
“You think I’m joking?”
“I don’t know.” She shrugged.
“You’re not going to have a clue, because you weren’t there at that time.” I moved to the edge of the
bed.
“Okay sir, I’ve heard you. So, are you still hungry? Cause, I kind of made something to eat.”
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“I already have enough poison in my head. I don’t think I can take any more.” “What?” She gaped at
me.
I closed my eyes, with my lips curving into a sardonic smile, as Iy back on the bed.
“Good night,” I said, turning off the light.
“You are unbelievable.”
“Yeah, keep talking,” I said, with my eyes closed, covering myself with the sheets.
ARIEL’S POV
I leisurely opened my eyes, waking up to see the brand new day, a beautiful morning, another day to
remind myself that I was one beautifuldy. Yeah, I also got some kids who possessed my features.
I turned around, and Luke was still sleeping. We actually spent the night in the same bedroom. I
couldn’t actually believe it, after these past days, since Riley’s death.
I stood up, putting on my slippers, and as I was about to make my way to the bathroom, I received a
text from Andre, telling me that he was standing outside my house.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. Was this text really saying what I thought it was saying? I rubbed my eyes,
hoping that it was just my tiredness ying tricks on me. But, the words on the screen remained the
same.
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I let out a chuckle, as I couldn’t deny the humor in the situation
me, squinting at my phone screen, desperately trying to decipher a simple text. Well, better safe than
sorry.
And yes, he was outside. But what the hell was he doing there anyway? So early in the morning. Oh,
this man.
I turned, and Luke was still asleep, looking so impable, with that stunning face of his. Okay, I better
not draw my mind too far.
Walking out of the room, I made my way down the stairs. One of the maids ‘greeted me good morning,
and I did the same, without even ncing at her. I was
in a hurry to meet this good friend of mine.
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So there I was, approaching the gate and what do I see? Marcus, sleeping like a baby on a chair. But I
have to tell you, it was not a peaceful slumber. No, no, it was more like a pig snoring at the top of its
lungs.
I couldn’t believe my ears, those sounds were enough to give someone a serious case of insanity. I
mean, who knew Marcus could make such terrifying noises? It was both hrious and disturbing at the
same time.
Anyways, I walked up to him, and I gently tapped his hand several times. It
wasn’t enough to wake him up. I crossed my arms, just staring at him. He seemed to be in cloud nine in
that dream of his. I mean, I could have stood there all day and he probably wouldn’t have noticed.
After mustering up all my strength and taking a deep breath, I swung my arm andnded a solid punch
on his face. His eyes flew open in shock, and he frantically looked around as if he was being
ambushed.
It was as if he couldn’t believe what just happened. Maybe he thought he was in a dream or a prank
show. But nope, it was just me, delivering a hrious wake–up
call.
“Mrs. Reynold.” Marcus stood immediately, cleaning his eyes.
“Good morning,” I said, after gazing at him for a moment.
“Good morning Mrs.” He stretched both of his arms. “How may I be of help to you?”
“Someone’s waiting outside.” I pointed at the gate. “So, can you please open the gate?”
“Of course Mrs.” He rushed to the gate, and opened it.
I smiled at him. “How nice of you?”
After that, I walked past the gate, and there was Andre, standing outside, leaning This back against his
car, giving his phone all of his attention. He was dressed in a red suit, looking dashing and bold as
always.
The moment his eyes caught mine, he dropped his phone in his pocket, and traipsed in my direction.
“Ariel,” Andre spoke the moment we got closer.”
“Andre,” I matched his tone, getting in a tight embrace with him. “It’s actually nice to see you.”
‘Come on now. Don’t act like we haven’t seen each other for years,” he joked, and we both burst into
laughter. “You’re looking really beautiful this morning.”
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Our fingers intertwined.
“Oh really?” I scanned myself, my eyes going downward. “And I haven’t even taken my bath yet.”
“That doesn’t matter. Your beauty covers it all.”
I couldn’t help but smile at thepliment, and I think I blushed a little. “Care to tell me why you’ve
come here?”
“Well, I came to invite you to a party that we’ll be throwingter tonight, at our house.”
“A party?” I gave him an interested face.
“Yes, actually to celebrate the fact that we’re now in New Haven. And do you know, my father’s
company teamed up with mine?” He smiled widely.
“Really?” I raised both of my eyebrows, in bafflement.
“Yes. And now, I think the Vitality Group is going to be more strong all across the globe. But at this
moment, we’re about to build a solid keystone in New Haven.”
I nodded, also smiling. “Wow, I’m so happy for you guys. But don’t you think you should have told me
about this earlier?”
“Sorry.” Andre yfully hit his face. “I totally forgot.”
“What’s going on here?” Luke’s voice echoed around the whole ce, making my heart drop
immediately.
I turned around, only to see him giving Andre and me a death stare. I could feel the intensity of his rage
directed towards us. Without hesitation, I quickly
removed my hand from Andre’s, realizing the gravity of the situation and the reason for Luke’s piercing
stare.