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

out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You

were acting like they had known each

forward and carrying Janice in

“Ariel, aren’t you coming

some time together. It will be awesome, I-

promise.”

at

me a knowing expression.

“Okay then, let’s

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

are, the arcade,” he said, looking

were taking us to your

here. We can hang out before we go to my

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

FLASHBACK

children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the

both replied, still groggy from

surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to contain

it, Mom? Can we know now?” Janice

Just trust me, you’ll love

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, colorful game machines, and the sound of cheerful children laughing and

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

know, right? Let’s go and have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging at my

excitement 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, laughing and cheering as we

lead, with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and we high–fived each other,

and I was surprised to see how good my kids were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games,

go on the roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of

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 help but laugh,

END OF FLASHBACK

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

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