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.

it still hurt, honey?” I asked, brushing his hair away from his face.

but not as much as before,” he

hugged him tightly and planted a kiss on his forehead. I

Lukel. Mama is so proud of you,”

admiration.

my little boy was a fighter, and he would get through

finished our picnic and decided to head back home. As we walked,

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

we watch my favorite cartoon?” he asked, his eyes pleading.

do anything to make you feel

request.

THROWBACK BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS

but feel grateful for

healed, and he was back to his usual energetic self. Andre had told me that we would bring Janice home. So I wasn’t worried about that. Lukel and I played games, read red books, and danced around the house.

me with those beautiful eyes. “Thank you for taking care of me. You’re the best mommy

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

the tiny figures running back and forth on the pitch.

her twin brother. “Go, Lukel, go!” she squealed, clapping her hands together in delight. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of my daughter, her curly hair dancing in the breeze as she rooted

cutting through the air. But all

time with Lukel’s quick footsteps. I could see the determination in his eyes–the same fierce spirit that had driven him

in and out of the other players, his red jersey a blur of motion.

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