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

let out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win.

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

and carrying

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

time together. It will be

promise.”

smile, staring at

gave me a knowing

then, let’s get

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

here we are, the arcade,” he said, looking at the building.

were taking us to your house,”

can hang out before we go to my mansion. There’s plenty

the car. I laughed, remembering

FLASHBACK

as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep

replied, still

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

now?”

me, you’ll

getting ready and having 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,

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

have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging at

racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each taking

Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and we high–fived each other, proud of our gaming

how good my kids were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each one more exciting than the previous one.

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

roller coaster, I could feel my 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. I couldn’t

END OF FLASHBACK

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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