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    108 AVERTING DISASTER


    ARIEL’S POV


    I pushed Luke out of the way, as Daniel wanted to strike him from behind. It seemed like he had


    regained all of his strength.


    He seized my neck and began to strangle me. “I’m going to kill you.”


    I struggled to get his hands off me. I could barely breathe, and I felt like I was going to pass away any


    moment from now. However, I had forgotten that it wasn’t only the two of us who were in the room.


    Luke forcefully took Daniel’s hands from my neck and shoved him to the wall.


    “Why do you have to be a pain in the ass?” Luke punched his face multiple times.


    Daniel managed to push Luke away from him, but he received a tremendous blow in the midsection. I


    had to ask myself if Luke learned martial arts or something. He was really incredible when it came to


    stuff like this.


    Holding Daniel’s hair, Luke tossed him to the floor, and the cops arrived. immediately, with Rose


    leading the way. I didn’t even know the time she left the


    office.


    “There he is, sir,” Rose pointed at Daniel. “He’s the one who tried to force himself on my boss.”


    *The officer nced at everyone in the room while his fellow advanced toward


    Daniel, taking a hold of him.


    “There’s no need to be scared, ma’am. You’re safe now,” the officer assured me.


    I nodded, and the policemen took Daniel out of the office. I was d that the


    terror was over.


    I set my eyes on Luke; he was also gazing at me, his hands covered in blood, and he was breathing


    heavily. He was a hero today, and I was really thankful. He always found a way to change my thoughts


    about him. And I tried my very best not to, but it was just… hard.


    “You need to get a shower,” I told him.


    “And so do you,” he smirked in response.


    I giggled, and I slowly walked to the door. I turned to look at him. His smile still dwelled on his face, his


    shirt stained, and he started traipsing to me, just as I had expected.


    I was smiling at him, and as much as I didn’t want to, I just couldn’t control it. But anyway, I had to turn


    my face away, moving out of the office in a slow manner. This ce was messed up; it was going to


    need some cleaning. And right now, I needed to go home and get some rest.


    Iy on my bed, extremely exhausted from that event that took ce at my office. today. My phone


    propped up on the nightstand as the familiar chime of an iing video call echoed through the room.


    I reached for the phone and swiped to answer, revealing the beaming face of my cute and adorable


    Lukel.


    “Hi, Mommy!” Lukel’s voice rang through the room.


    “Hey, sweetheart,” I replied, a soft smile ying on my lips. “How was your day?


    “It was great. Mommy, I miss you,” he said, his bottom lip quivering slightly. “I wish you were here with


    me.”


    “I miss you too, Lukel. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug right now.”


    “Can youe home, Mommy? I want you to be here with me.”


    “I promise, sweetheart. I’ll see you tonight at the party. We’ll have so much fun. together; just you wait.”


    Lukel’s face lit up with hope. “Really, Mommy? You’ll be at the party.”


    I nodded. “Yes, really. I’ll be there before it’s over, I promise.”


    His smile widened. “Yay! I can’t wait to show you the drawing I made for you, Mommy! It’s a surprise!”


    Iughed. “Wow, you made a drawing?”


    “Yes Mommy.”


    “Wow, my little boy’s an artist now. I never knew you had such a wonderful talent. But what did you


    draw, exactly?”


    “Like I said, it’s a surprise!”


    Iughed. “I can’t wait to see it, Lukel. You always make the best surprises,” I grinned at him. “I’ll be


    there before you know it, okay? Just a little while longer.”


    “Okay, Mommy. I love you,” Lukel said, blowing a kiss to the camera before the call ended.


    “I love you too, Lukel,” I whispered to the now silent screen, feeling a mix of emotions–exhaustion from


    work, the bullshit from Daniel. Yeah, that was it. But I knew I had to make it to this party. My two babies


    would be waiting for me; I couldn’t miss this asion.


    The door opened, and this maid slowly walked in. “Ma’am. Someone wants to see you.”


    “Who’s that?” I aksed, sitting on the bed.


    “She says she’s your


    your mother.”


    “Oh, okay. Thank you. You may go.”


    “Okay, ma’am.” She nodded and left.


    My mother had finallye to speak with him. It had been a week since west talked to each other. I


    had no idea what was wrong with the both of us. I wouldn’t say I was mad at her, because I also did the


    same crap. Not calling or texting her. So, of course, we both messed up in this situation. And now, I


    think it’s time to fix


    this.


    I stood up, letting out a deep sigh, and I made my way out of my room. I went downstairs, only to see


    my mother in the living room. I was actually kind of surprised, because I thought Marcus was going to


    keep her waiting outside.


    “Mom?” I slowly walked to her.


    “Ariel!” She stood up and went ahead to hug me tightly. “I miss you, sweetheart.”


    “i miss you too. But where have you been the whole time?” I asked her, our embraceing to an end.


    “I was out of the state.”


    “And you didn’t tell me about it?”


    “Well, sorry about that. I just didn’t want to disturb you since you and Luke were going through… you


    know what I mean.”


    “Luke was the only one who was kind of depressed. You should have paid us a visit at least.”


    “What if I told you I didn’t know the location of your new mansion?”


    “I wasn’t going to believe that,” I vocalized, and sheughed softly. “But hold on, how did you know I


    was at home?”


    “I heard what happened to you today,” she answered, holding my hand.


    “At my office?” I raised an eyebrow.


    “Yes. I’m really sorry about that. I hope you weren’t wounded.”


    “Nah, I’m good. I’m just tired.‘


    “I also heard Lake was the one who saved you.” She gave me a silly smile.


    I exhaled deeply. “Yeah, he did.”


    She yfully hit my hand. “How romantic is that?”


    I chuckled. “Please don’t.”


    Marcus appeared in the living room. “Mrs. Reynold, two women are here, looking for you.”


    “Wow, I must be really special today,” I joked.


    My mom smiled at me. “You’re always special.”


    Marcus cleared his throat immediately. “Sorry,” was what he said when I nced at him. “Should I let


    them in?”


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    “Yes, you can let them in.” I nodded, wondering who they were. Marcus left the both of us.


    “Now, where were we?” My mom grinned.


    I sighed, closing my eyes, my hands fixed on my head. “Oh my gosh.”


    “What? There’s improvement in your rtionship. You should be happy.”


    If only she knew my situation right now, she wouldn’t be saying all these things.


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    “Ariel!” “My name resounded in the living room. I turned around. It was Hannah and Elizabeth.