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.

he smirked at me with a raised

let out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win.

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

steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just stood still, watching

around. “Ariel, aren’t you

time together. It will

promise.”

couldn’t help but smile, staring at Janice’s innocent

Ariel?” Luke gave me

breathed out. “Okay then, let’s get

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

the arcade,” he said, looking at

you were taking us to

three of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we go to

arcade!” Janice came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car.

FLASHBACK

I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep from their eyes.

replied, still groggy from their sleep.

ready quickly; we have a surprise outing today!”

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

surprise. Just trust me, you’ll love it!”

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 playing.

Lukel exclaimed, his eyes

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

was a racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel.

end, it was a tie, and we high–fived each

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

his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I

hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight,

END OF FLASHBACK

didn’t; he was making

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