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

deep breaths in and out. It was something one of my friends had introduced to me back in high school. When she was scared to death, she

are you doing?” Luke

don’t distract me right now,” I told him, and I resumed

going to change

breathe in and out. And to my surprise, it was actually soothing to me. My fear was

but then the elevator shook for the third time, repeating the

for me, I just sat down. I was too tired to

but scream. Luke swiftly moved to me and held me tightly

heavily, and my heart was beating really fast. I just hoped this wasn’t the end, but seriously, this was really freaking me

bit. But the terror was still inside me, and I simply hoped

everything’s going to be alright, okay? Everything’s going to be alright,” Luke comforted me. His face was close to mine, and I could feel his breath. But I

fear.

couldn’t even utter a word. I had claustrophobia, and it seemed like things

phone and quickly went to pick it up.

moved closer.

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

LUKE’S POV

what to do. This elevator issue was taking quite some time to be resolved, and I used to think this company was one

any moment. I didn’t even

my lips against hers. The kiss lasted

at me for a few seconds before losing consciousness. I held her as she was about to fall

gaze remained fixed on her lovely face. She was indeed beautiful, and any man would be lucky to have her in their life. But for me, the feeling wasn’t there, and I didn’t even want it to be there. Ariel

let out a thunderous scream, but unfortunately, no one came. I decided to sit down and wait 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 brushed her hair. Eventually, I

amount of time, I opened my eyes, hearing

It was a voice calling out to us. “Hello? Is

“Yes, we’re right here! Down here!” I