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.

smirked at me

a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can

Janice exclaimed and high–fived Luke. They were acting like they had known each other

some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just

“Ariel, aren’t you coming

let’s spend some time together. It will be

promise.”

smile, staring at

gave me a knowing

then,

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

he said, looking at the building.

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

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

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

FLASHBACK

children as they descended the

replied, still groggy

outing today!” I exclaimed,

now?” Janice asked, her eyes

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

and made our way to the arcade. As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights, colorful game machines, and the sound of cheerful children

exclaimed, his

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

three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we raced against each

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

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 in my children’s eyes, and

asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I

as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their hands raised in the air.

END OF FLASHBACK

I was smiling with those memories. I left the car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for

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