242: TIMES LIKE THIS

ARIEL’S POV

“So great, Janice. We’re seriously doing this.” I crossed my arms, looking at Janice. She was firm with this whole Luke stuff, and it was really crazy.

“I don’t see why you keep on saying no, Ariel. Janice coming to my house is not actually a bad idea,” Luke vocalized.

“I didn’t say it was a bad idea.”

“Oh really?” He raised an eyebrow.

“Yes,” I replied.

“Then tell me why you don’t want my daughter coming to our house.”

“Our daughter.”

“Still the same thing.”

“Nah, I remember you using that shit against me a couple of times.”

“Well, it’s terrible when you say it.”

“Oh, please, shut up.” I rolled my eyes.

Luke carried Janice in his arms. “Oh, my beloved. It’s time for Daddy to take you home.”

“Hold on, you’re seriously taking her to your house?”

“Yeah, that’s what she wants. Who am I to say no?”

“Janice. You would want many toys, books, and other things.”

“I just want to spend time with my dad,” Janice told me.

Luke, and he smirked at me with

out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can

exclaimed and high–fived Luke. They were acting like they had known each other for years.

forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just stood still, watching

around. “Ariel, aren’t

let’s spend some time together.

promise.”

smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and cute

gave me a

then, let’s get

that, the three of us left the spa. We got into Luke’s

we are, the arcade,” he said, looking

you were taking us to

fun around here. We can hang out before we go to my mansion.

came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice out to places

FLASHBACK

morning, my darlings!” I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep from their eyes.

replied, still groggy from their sleep.

have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying

now?” Janice asked, her

a surprise. Just trust me, you’ll love it!” I replied, winking at

as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights, colorful game machines, and the sound of cheerful

place is amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting from one game to another.

go and have some fun!” Janice chimed

three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game

end, it was a tie, and we high–fived each other,

was surprised to see how good my kids were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each one more exciting than the previous one.

now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I replied, my heart pounding with excitement.

feel my children’s hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their hands raised in

END OF FLASHBACK

car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him until his

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