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 with a raised brow.

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

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

around. “Ariel, aren’t you

time together.

promise.”

help but smile, staring at

Luke gave me a

then, let’s

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

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

taking us to your house,” I

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

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

FLASHBACK

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

replied, still

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

Can we know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with

trust me, you’ll

as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and

his eyes darting from one game

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

game. It was a racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we raced against each other, laughing and cheering

Janice was in the lead, with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and we high–fived each other, proud of

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

now?” Lukel asked, his eyes

the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their hands raised in the air. I couldn’t

END OF FLASHBACK

car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him until

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