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
you win. You can go to his house.”
high–fived Luke. They were acting like they
carrying Janice in his arms. I just
turned around. “Ariel, aren’t you coming along?”
Come, let’s spend some time together. It will be awesome,
promise.”
staring at
Luke gave me a knowing expression.
then, let’s get
spa. We got into Luke’s car, and he drove us to an arcade.
are, the arcade,” he said, looking
you were taking us to your house,” I
three of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we go to my
a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would
FLASHBACK
they descended the stairs, still
still groggy
quickly; we have a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying
know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with
trust me, you’ll
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,
Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting
and have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging
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 each other, laughing and cheering
Janice was in the lead, with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it was a
were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each one
eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I replied, my
mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their hands raised in the
END OF FLASHBACK
Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him until his conversation was over.
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