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

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

They were acting like they had known each

said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in his

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

some time together. It

promise.”

smile, staring at

Ariel?” Luke gave me a

out. “Okay then, let’s get

got into Luke’s car, and he drove

here we are, the arcade,” he

were taking us to your house,”

want the three of us to have fun around here. We can

go to that arcade!” Janice came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering

FLASHBACK

as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep from their eyes.

both replied, still

outing today!” I

now?” Janice asked,

trust me, you’ll love it!” I replied,

their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place

Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting from one game to

go and have some fun!” Janice

and the three of us sat in the car, each

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

more games, each one more exciting than the previous one. I could see the joy

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

roller coaster, I could feel my children’s hands grip mine tightly. But as the 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

END OF FLASHBACK

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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