87 NAUGHTY ACT

ARIEL'S POV The moment I parked my car, my heart pounded in my chest after sighting Elizabeth standing at the gate of the mansion; the house which belonged to Luke and I. It was quite strange, or were my eyes lying to me? I didn't really think so. Elizabeth was standing right there, discussing with Marcus, I think. And I knew I needed to put an end to that conversation as soon as possible, before anything could get out of hand. I quickly rushed in her direction, and my eyes widened the moment I realized Luke was the one she was talking to. I hoped their discussion had not gotten too far. "Ariel!" Elizabeth exclaimed, hugging me tightly. I glanced at Luke, and he was just staring at the both of us. Kind of curious, I'd say. But it didn't really matter–obviously what was going on in his mind. "Oh sweetheart, I miss you so so much." Her hug became more tight. "Yeah, I miss you too," I told her, and she broke the embrace. "So, how did you find me?" "It was quite easy.