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.

he smirked at me with

out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You

Luke. They were acting like they had known each other

and carrying Janice in his

“Ariel,

let’s spend some time together. It

promise.”

smile, staring at Janice’s

gave me a knowing expression.

then, let’s get going.”

spa. We got into Luke’s car, and he drove

are, the arcade,” he

taking us to

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

go to that arcade!” Janice came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice out

FLASHBACK

children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep from

still

have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to contain my

Mom? Can we know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with

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

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

exclaimed, his eyes

right? Let’s go and have some fun!” Janice chimed in,

at their excitement and led them to the first game. It was a racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each

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

and shooting. 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

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

grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and

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 until his conversation was

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