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.

Luke, and he smirked at me with a raised brow.

let out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go to his house.”

Janice exclaimed and high–fived Luke. They were acting like

get going then,” Luke said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in

and turned around. “Ariel,

spend some time together. It

promise.”

couldn’t help but smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and cute visage.

Ariel?” Luke gave me a knowing expression.

then, let’s get going.”

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

are, the arcade,” he said, looking at

us to your house,”

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

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

FLASHBACK

morning, my darlings!” I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing

both replied, still groggy from

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

know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

me, you’ll love

ready and 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,

place is amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting

some fun!” Janice chimed

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 tried

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

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, each one more

asked, his eyes pleading. “Of

children’s hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and

END OF FLASHBACK

I left the car, but Luke didn’t; he was making

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