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.

he smirked at me with a raised brow.

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

and high–fived Luke. They were acting like

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

paused and turned around. “Ariel, aren’t you

mommy. Come, let’s spend some time

promise.”

staring at Janice’s innocent and cute visage.

gave me a knowing expression.

“Okay then, let’s get going.”

the spa. We got into Luke’s

he said, looking at the

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

have fun around here. We can hang out before we go

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

FLASHBACK

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

they both replied, still

have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying

is it, Mom? Can we know now?” Janice asked, her eyes

surprise. Just trust me, you’ll love it!” I replied, winking

having breakfast, we hopped into the car and made our way to the arcade. As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder

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

fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging at my hand.

was a racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each

close behind. In the end, it was

We played several more games, each one more exciting than the previous one. I could see the joy and

go on the roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I replied, my heart pounding with excitement.

could feel my children’s hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their

END OF FLASHBACK

but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call.

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