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.

and he smirked at

sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go to his

acting like they had known

some steps forward and carrying Janice in his

turned around. “Ariel, aren’t you coming along?”

spend some time together. It will be awesome, I-

promise.”

smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and cute visage.

Ariel?” Luke gave me a knowing

then, let’s get going.”

got

are, the arcade,” he said, looking at

thought you were taking us

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

out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and

FLASHBACK

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

replied, still groggy

outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to contain my excitement.

now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with

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

having 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

amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting from

fun!” Janice chimed in,

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

I close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and

at aiming and shooting. We played several more games,

we go on the roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading.

But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed

END OF FLASHBACK

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

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