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.

glanced at Luke, and he smirked at

“Fine, you win.

and high–fived Luke. They were acting like they had known each

taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just stood

turned around. “Ariel,

let’s spend some time

promise.”

at Janice’s innocent

Luke gave me a knowing

breathed out. “Okay then, let’s get

that, the three of us left the spa. We got into Luke’s car, and he drove us

the arcade,” he said, looking

were taking us to your house,” I

I just want the three of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we

of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would

FLASHBACK

children as they descended the stairs,

they both replied, still groggy from their sleep.

quickly; we have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to contain

now?”

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

breakfast, we hopped into the car and made our way to the arcade. As soon 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

exclaimed, his eyes darting from one game

fun!” Janice

their excitement and led them to the first game. It was a racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we raced against each other, laughing and cheering as we tried to

Janice was in the lead, with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and we

how good my kids were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each

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

grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their

END OF FLASHBACK

I was smiling with those memories. I left the car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him

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