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.
glanced at Luke, and he smirked at me with a raised
out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go to his
and high–fived Luke. They were acting like they had known each other for years.
going then,” Luke said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in
and turned around. “Ariel, aren’t you coming
Come, let’s spend some time together.
promise.”
smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and cute
Luke gave me a
out. “Okay then, let’s
spa. We got into Luke’s car, and he drove us to an
we are, the arcade,” he said, looking at the building.
taking us to your house,” I stated.
I just want the three of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we go to my mansion.
came out in a blaring tone and burst out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice out to
FLASHBACK
my darlings!” I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep from their
still groggy from their sleep.
outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to contain my excitement.
we know now?” Janice
trust me, you’ll love it!” I
soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights,
exclaimed, his eyes darting from
some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging at my hand.
racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game
other. Janice was in the lead, with Lukel 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, each one more exciting than the previous one. I could see the joy and happiness in my children’s eyes, and it warmed
can we go on the roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course,
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
Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood, waiting for him until
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