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.

and he smirked at me with a raised

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

They were acting like they had known each other for

said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just stood still, watching them.

“Ariel, aren’t you

time together. It will be awesome,

promise.”

but smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and cute

Luke gave me a

out. “Okay then,

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

are, the arcade,” he said, looking at

you were taking us to your

We can hang out

to that arcade!” Janice came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel

FLASHBACK

my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing

still

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

now?” Janice asked, her

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

As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights, colorful

exclaimed, his eyes darting

go and have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging at my hand.

of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we raced

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

and I was surprised to see how good my kids were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each one more exciting than the previous one. I could see

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

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

didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him until his conversation

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