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.

Luke, and he smirked at me with

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

They were acting like they had known each other for years.

steps forward and carrying Janice in his

“Ariel, aren’t you

some time together. It will

promise.”

help but smile, staring at Janice’s

Luke gave me

then,

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

he said, looking

thought you were taking us

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

Janice came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the

FLASHBACK

descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep

Mom!” they both replied, still groggy from their

quickly; we have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed,

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

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

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

his

fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging

led them to the first 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

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

and 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

eyes

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

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

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