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

a deep 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 for years.

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

and turned around. “Ariel,

let’s spend some time together. It

promise.”

smile, staring at Janice’s

Luke gave me a knowing expression.

out. “Okay then, let’s get

of us left the spa. We got

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

you were taking us to your house,” I stated.

We can hang out before we go to my mansion. There’s

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

FLASHBACK

they descended

Mom!” they both replied, still groggy from their

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

know now?”

surprise. Just trust me, you’ll love

as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and

Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting from one game to another.

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

three of us sat in the car, each

lead, with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it

kids were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each one more exciting than the previous one. I could see

the roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of

the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight,

END OF FLASHBACK

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

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