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 brow.

sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go to his house.”

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

get going then,” Luke said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I

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

mommy. Come, let’s spend some time together. It will be

promise.”

couldn’t help but smile, staring at

gave me a knowing

breathed out. “Okay then, let’s get

the three of us left the spa. We got into Luke’s

the arcade,” he said,

thought you were taking us to

here. We can hang out before

and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I

FLASHBACK

I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing

both replied, still groggy from their sleep.

have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to

Can we know now?” Janice asked, her eyes

me, you’ll love it!” I replied, winking at them.

their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights, colorful game machines, and

this place is amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting from

right? Let’s go and have some fun!” Janice chimed

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 tried to

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,

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

I could feel my children’s hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight,

END OF FLASHBACK

was smiling with 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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