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

out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can

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

forward and carrying Janice in his arms.

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

spend some time

promise.”

help but smile, staring at Janice’s

Ariel?” Luke gave me a knowing

“Okay then,

got into

he said,

you were taking us

I just want the three of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we

burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice

FLASHBACK

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

they both replied, still groggy from

a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to

is it, Mom? Can we know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling

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

entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights, colorful game machines, and the sound

this place is amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his

fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging

of us sat in the car, each taking a steering

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

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

coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes

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

END OF FLASHBACK

with those memories. I left the car, but Luke didn’t; he was

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