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.

at Luke, and he smirked at me with

out a deep sigh. “Fine, you

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

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

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

let’s spend some time

promise.”

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

Ariel?” Luke gave me

“Okay then, let’s get

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

are, the arcade,” he said,

thought you were taking us to your house,” I

fun around here. We can hang out before we

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

FLASHBACK

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

replied, still groggy from their

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

know now?” Janice asked, her

you’ll love it!” I replied,

to the arcade. As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and

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

fun!” Janice chimed

led them to the first game. It was a racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each

In the end, it was a tie, and we high–fived

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 in

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

ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their hands raised in the air. I couldn’t help but laugh, feeling like a kid

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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