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

sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go to

acting like they had known each other for years.

taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in

turned around. “Ariel, aren’t

some time together. It will be awesome, I-

promise.”

couldn’t help but smile, staring at Janice’s innocent

Luke gave me a knowing expression.

“Okay then,

We got into Luke’s car, and he drove us to

he said, looking

thought you were taking us to your house,”

can hang out before we go to my mansion. There’s

let’s go to that arcade!” Janice came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the

FLASHBACK

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

replied, still groggy

outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to

is it, Mom? Can we know now?” Janice asked, her eyes

trust me, you’ll love it!” I replied, winking

our way to the arcade. As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement.

amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting from one game

go and have some fun!” Janice chimed in,

them to the first game. It was a racing game, and the three of us sat in the car,

in the lead, with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and we high–fived each other,

on to a shooting game, and I 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. I

ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I replied,

sat on the roller coaster, I could 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 the air. I

END OF FLASHBACK

was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him until his conversation was

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