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

deep sigh. “Fine, you win.

high–fived Luke. They were acting

carrying Janice in his arms. I just

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

spend some time

promise.”

at Janice’s innocent

me a knowing

out. “Okay then, let’s

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

he said, looking at

you were taking us

around here. We can hang out before we go to my

let’s go to that arcade!” Janice came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car.

FLASHBACK

descended the stairs, still

replied, still

ready quickly; we have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to contain my

it, Mom? Can we know now?” Janice asked,

me, you’ll love it!” I replied,

the arcade. As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled

his eyes darting

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

of us sat in the

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

was surprised to see how good my kids were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each

can we go on the roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading.

all their fear vanished, and they

END OF FLASHBACK

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 over.

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