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 deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go
Luke. They were acting like they had
some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just
and turned around. “Ariel, aren’t you coming
time together. It will
promise.”
smile, staring at Janice’s
Ariel?” Luke gave me a knowing expression.
breathed out. “Okay then, let’s get going.”
the three of us left the spa. We got into Luke’s car, and he
are, the arcade,” he said, looking at the
you were taking us to your
can hang out before we
of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice out to places
FLASHBACK
darlings!” I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep
they both replied, still
a surprise outing today!” I
is it, Mom? Can we know now?” Janice asked, her
surprise. Just trust me, you’ll love
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
is amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes
right? Let’s go and have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging
us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the
with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it
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 exciting than the previous one. I could see the joy and happiness
roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of
hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight,
END OF FLASHBACK
the car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him
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