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.
glanced at Luke, and he smirked at me with a raised brow.
you win. You can go to his house.”
high–fived Luke. They were acting like they had known each other for
said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just stood still,
“Ariel, aren’t
mommy. Come, let’s spend some time together.
promise.”
smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and cute
gave me
“Okay then, let’s get
three of us left the spa. We got
here we are, the arcade,” he said, looking
were taking us to your house,” I stated.
just want the three of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we
and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice out to places like
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darlings!” I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep from
they both replied, still
surprise outing today!” I
now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with
me, you’ll love it!” I
arcade. As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The
is amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting from one game
right? Let’s go and have some fun!” Janice chimed in,
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,
close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and we high–fived each other, proud of
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. I could see the joy and happiness in my children’s eyes, and it warmed my
can we go on the roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I replied, my
But as the ride started, 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
car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him until his conversation was over.
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