256: THROWBACK: BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS

ARIEL’S POV

FLASHBACK

It was a beautiful summer afternoon. Luke and I were enjoying a picnic in the park while Janice was busy with drama at school.

We were surrounded by lush green trees and colorful flowers, and the sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. Lukel was running around, chasing butterflies and laughing uncontrollably. I couldn’t help but smile as I watched him, my heart filled with love and joy.

Suddenly, I heard a thud and turned around to see Lukel lying on the ground, and his face contorted. in pain. I rushed over to him, my heart beating fast with worry.

“Lukel, are you okay?” I asked, panic rising in my voice.

“Mommy, my knee hurts,” he replied, tears welling up in his big brown eyes.

I gently lifted him up and sat him on my lap, examining his knee. It was red and swollen, and there. was a small cut on it. I knew he must have tripped and fallen while chasing the butterflies.

“Don’t worry, sweetheart. Mommy will make it all better,” I said, trying to soothe him.

I reached into my bag and pulled out a first–aid kit. I cleaned the wound with some antiseptic and put

a bandage on it. Lukel winced in pain but bravely held back his tears.

brushing his hair away from

as much

and planted a kiss on his forehead. I couldn’t bear to see him in

of you,” I said,

admiration.

that my little boy was a fighter, and he

to head back home. As we walked, Lukel held onto my hand tightly, occasionally stopping to show me a flower or a

I carried Lukel inside and sat him on the couch. I brought him a glass of juice and his

my favorite cartoon?”

I’ll do anything to make you feel better,” I replied,

request.

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS

favorite cartoon and laughing together. As I looked at my little boy, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for moments like this. Moments where I could take care of him and make him feel better. Moments where I

energetic self. Andre had told me that we

up at me with those beautiful eyes. “Thank you for taking care of

whispered, “No, Lukel, you’re the best. Mommy loves you and your sister more

on the tiny figures running back and forth on the pitch. My

cheered for her twin brother. “Go, Lukel, go!” she squealed, clapping her hands together in delight. I

around us was a sea of colors and sounds: parents shouting encouragement, siblings running around in excitement, and the occasional blast of a referee’s whistle cutting through

I could see the determination in his eyes–the same fierce spirit that had driven him since he was born. He might be small, but he was a force to

wonder as she watched her brother weave in and out of the other players, his red jersey a blur of motion. “He’s

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