7 THE RETURN

  LUKE'S POV   I couldn't believe what I was seeing at the moment—who I was seeing stepping foot inside the building. A lady with red hair was putting on a red dress, her neck adorned with jewelry, and behind her were two young men who were looking bold in their red suits.   She held her purse, walking slowly, and those who recognized her were all surprised, just as I was. She was looking prettier than before, and the bold expression on her face could tell that she was stronger and better than ever.   She looked around, and her eyes met mine. I couldn't take my eyes off hers, and she couldn't take hers off mine as well. We gazed at each other for what seemed like eternity, and I was just short on words; I didn't know what to say. I thought she had left and was never coming back. I thought she was gone for good. But she had to prove me wrong. Ariel was finally back.     ARIEL'S POV   Oh, it felt so good to be back. After five years—five good years—I finally came back home. A