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My heart raced when I saw him, Luke stared at me as though I was committing the greatest crime. “ Hey, Luke.” Avery slapped his hands with Luke who kept on staring at me.

My cheeks grew pink when his eyes didn't leave mine.

“ What are you doing here?” Avery inquired as he did their manly hug. I waited for them to finish with their hug before speaking.

“ What a way to welcome your friend, I don't think I should come here anymore.” Luke said, as he pretended to be annoyed, and Avery chuckled.

“ Hello, Luke.” I said, and cocked my head to the side, hoping that he didn't say anything.

“Hello, Bella. I can see that you were enjoying yourself earlier.” He said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, he was angry at me. His friend was oblivious to the tension between us and I was busy smiling.

“What's this lovely aroma coming from this place? Did you employ a new chef?” Luke feigned surprise.

“ It's all Bella's doing, can you imagine that?” Avery responded.

“ Now that you are here, I don'