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.
smirked at me with a raised brow.
a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go to his
were acting like they had known each
and carrying Janice in his arms.
and turned around. “Ariel, aren’t you coming
spend some time
promise.”
couldn’t help but smile, staring at
Ariel?” Luke gave me a knowing
breathed out. “Okay then, let’s get
three of us left the spa. We got into Luke’s
the arcade,” he said,
us
around here. We can hang out before we go to my mansion. There’s plenty of time
arcade!” Janice came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take
FLASHBACK
greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still
replied, still groggy from
ready quickly; we have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to
Mom? Can we know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with
trust me, you’ll love
their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights, colorful game machines, and the sound of
his eyes darting from
Let’s go and have some fun!” Janice
three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As
close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and we
We played several more games, each one more exciting than the previous one. I could see the joy and happiness in my children’s eyes, and it
ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I replied, my heart pounding with
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
END OF FLASHBACK
was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him until his
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