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 a

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

Janice exclaimed and high–fived Luke. They were acting like they

get going then,” Luke said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just stood still, watching them.

and turned around. “Ariel, aren’t

some time

promise.”

smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and

Ariel?” Luke gave me a

breathed out. “Okay then, let’s get

We got into Luke’s car, and he drove

here we are, the arcade,” he

were taking us to your house,” I stated.

around here. We can hang out before we go to my mansion. There’s plenty of time to

in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when

FLASHBACK

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

they both replied, still groggy from their

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

know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

it’s a surprise. Just trust me, you’ll love

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 children laughing and

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

and have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging at

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

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

aiming 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

now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course,

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.

END OF FLASHBACK

the car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call.

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