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.

smirked at me with a raised brow.

sigh. “Fine, you win.

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

then,” Luke said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I

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

mommy. Come, let’s spend some time together. It will be awesome,

promise.”

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

me

out. “Okay then, let’s get

spa. We got into Luke’s car, and

here we are, the arcade,” he said,

you were taking us

I just want the three of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we go to my mansion. There’s plenty of time

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

FLASHBACK

I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the

still groggy from their sleep.

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

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

you’ll love

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 children laughing

place is amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting

and have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging

in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we raced against each

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

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. I could see the joy and happiness in my children’s eyes, and it warmed my

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

all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their hands raised in the air. I couldn’t help but laugh, feeling like

END OF FLASHBACK

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

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