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.

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

much as before,”

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

proud of you,” I said, my voice filled with love and

admiration.

at me, his eyes sparkling with happiness. I knew that my little boy was

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

Lukel inside and sat him on the couch. I brought

can we watch my favorite cartoon?”

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

request.

BEAUTIFUL

grateful for moments like this. Moments where I could

told me that we would bring Janice home. So I wasn’t

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

rose as I kissed his forehead and whispered, “No, Lukel, you’re the best. Mommy loves you and your sister more

settled into my seat. My eyes were fixed on the tiny figures running back and forth on the

Janice bounced up and down with excitement, her little face alive with joy as she cheered for her twin brother. “Go, Lukel, go!” she squealed, clapping her hands together in delight. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of

around in excitement, and the occasional blast of a referee’s whistle cutting

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

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

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