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

out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go

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

carrying Janice

around. “Ariel, aren’t you

let’s spend some time together.

promise.”

at

me a knowing expression.

out. “Okay then,

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

we are, the arcade,” he said, looking at the

were taking us to your house,”

fun around here. We can hang out before we go to

in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would

FLASHBACK

my children as they descended the

they both replied, still groggy from

have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed,

now?” Janice asked, her

Just trust me, you’ll love it!” I replied, winking at

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

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

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

the end, it was a tie, and we high–fived each other, proud of our

aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each one more exciting than the previous one. I could see the joy and happiness in

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

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

END OF FLASHBACK

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

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