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.

at Luke, and he smirked at me with a

you win. You can go

Luke. They were acting like they had known each other

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

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

some time

promise.”

smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and

gave me a knowing expression.

breathed out. “Okay then,

of us left the spa. We got into Luke’s car,

are, the arcade,” he said, looking

were taking us to your house,”

around here. We can

out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice out to places like this.

FLASHBACK

my children as they descended the stairs, still

still groggy from their sleep.

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

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

me, you’ll love it!” I replied,

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

Lukel exclaimed, his

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

and the three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we raced against each other,

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

moved 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.

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

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

END OF FLASHBACK

car, but Luke didn’t; he was

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