184: MEMORIES
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ARIEL’S POV
I continued to re at Mason, and his smirk only intensified my anger. He walked closer to me with that
smirk still on his face. If looks could kill, this heartless man would probably be dead right now. Luke was
no different from him; the both of the
were cold–blooded scumbags.
“Ariel, Ariel, Ariel, I’m so d to see that you’re still alive. You know, I thought you would be dead after
realizing what happened.”
“Are you happy, Mason? You’ve gotten what you want, right? You set a building on fire and ced my
kids in it. Now Lukel was killed by his own father, all because of you.
“Come on, Ariel. Don’t put the me on me. I was only following our agreement. Your husband is the
one who should be taking all the me here.”
“You are a monster.”
“You can repeat it,” Mason snapped at his fingers. “I am a monster, and you know what a monster
does? It wipes away all its foes. So believe me when I say the job isn’t over yet.”
“Lukel is already dead. What do you want to do now?”
“Remember what I told you. I said I was going to kill your children if you refused to carry out the n.
And you refused, so I’m about to keep to my words.”
“Wait, what are you trying to say?”
“I’m trying to say that I’m not going to be satisfied unless I send your daughter to the grave.”
“You W
want to kill Janice? Can you even hear yourself right now?”
“Yes, I can. And I can picture myself taking away your daughter’s life. Stabbing her continuously or
strangling her which one would you prefer? There are tons of options.”
“I won’t let you touch her!”
“We’ll see about that, Ariel. We’ll see about that.”
Mason walked away from me and made his way back inside his car. He drove off. My phone began to
ring; Luke was the one who was calling. I declined the call immediately.
Now my mind wandered off to my little baby. Janice had always been a curious child, full of life and
spirit. Herughter was like music to my ears, filling their home with joy and warmth. But now, that
laughter cannot be silenced. Sadness couldn’t take my ce. I closed my eyes, trying to block out the
images that haunted my mind–Janice’s frightened face, her tiny hand reaching out for help.
“I won’t let anything happen to her,” I whispered to herself, my voice barely more than a breath.
Memories flooded my mind–Janice’s first steps, her first words, the way she would cling to my hand
whenever they went out. The thought of losing her was unbearable a pain so deep it felt like a physical
ache in my chest
[PLASHBACK)
I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window, signaling the start of a beautiful morning.
Today was a special day, it was picture day at Laikel and Janice’s school. I could already envision the
adorable photos that would adorn our photo album for years toe. With a smile on my face, I got out
of bed and started my morning routine.
As I walked into Label and Janice’s room, I found them still snuggled up in their beds, their eyes dlowly
opening to greet the day. “Good morning, my little stars! It’s picture day today!” Lannounced it
cheerfully. Lankel’s eyes widened with excitement, while Janice let out a yawn and a sleepy smile.
After a quick breakfast of pancakes and orange juice, I helped Lakel and Janice get dressed in their
picture–perfect outfits. Lukel chose his favorite superhero t–shirt paired with jeans, while Janice opted
for a pretty pink dress with matching ribbons in her hair. I made sure their hair was neat and their faces
were clean before we headed out the door.
The school was buzzing with energy as parents and children alike made their way to the designated
photo spot. I held Lakel’s hand on one side and Janice’s on the other as we weaved through the crowd.
Luikel’s eyes darted around, taking in the colorful decorations and the excited chatter of his
ssmates.
When we reached the photo area, I saw the professional photographer setting up his equipment. Lukel
and Janice stood in line, their faces beaming with anticipation. Lukel kept adjusting his shirt nervously,
while Janice twirled her ribbons with a shy smile.
Finally, it was Lukel and Janice’s turn. I watched proudly as they posed for the camera, their smiles
lighting up the room. Lukel stood tall with a confident grin, while Janice’s eyes sparkled with innocence
and joy. The photographer captured their essence with each click of the camera, freezing this moment
in time forever.
After the photos were taken, I treated Lukel and Janice to ice crearn as a reward for being such good
sportsmen. We sat at a nearby bench, enjoying our sweet treats and talking about the fun we had that
day. I listened to Luke’s tales of bravery and Janice’s dreams of bing a princess, my heart
swelling with love for my precious children.
As we walked back home, the sun setting in the distance, I knew that these memories would be
cherished for a lifetime, Lukel and Janice held onto my hands tightly, theirughter filling the air. In that
moment, I felt grateful for the simple joys of life and the love that bound our family together.
The moment we entered the arcade, Lukel and Janice’s eyes widened with excitement, and they both
let out a loud gasp: “Mommy, can we y all the games?” Lukel asked, tugging on my sleeve.
I chuckled. “Well, let’s see what we can do, shall we?” I replied with a smile.
We walked around the arcade, and I could see the kids‘ faces light up as they saw all the different
games and machines. I could feel my heart swell with joy, seeing them so happy
“Mommy, can we start with the racing paine?” Janice asked, printing at a bright and colorful car
racing game.
“sane, let’s pol” I replied, and we made our way to the game 1 helped Janice sit on the seat and gave
Lukel some coins to start the game.
“okay, Lubel, you steer, and Janice, you press the buttons, all right?” instructed them.
They both nodded eagerly, and soon enough, they were fully immersed in the game,ughing and
cheering as they raced their cars.
“That was so much fun!” Janice eximed as she jumped off the seat, and Lakel high fived her in
excitement
“Can we y another game now, Mommy?” Lakel asked, already pulling me towards the next game.
I couldn’t help butugh at their enthusiasm. “Of course, let’s go!”
We yed several games, from shooting hoops to pop a shot and even a dance game. It was
heartwarming to see my children having such a great time and bonding with each other.
“Mommy, can we y the w machine, please?” Janice pleaded, pointing at arge machine with
stuffed toys inside,
I hesitated at first, as I knew those machines were not easy to win. But seeing the pleading look on
their faces, I couldn’t resist.
“Okay, let’s give it a try,” I said, and we gathered around the machine.
Lukel was the first to try, and after a few failed attempts, he finally managed to grab a small teddy bear.
He proudly handed it to Janice, who hugged it tightly and thanked her brother.
“Okay, my turn!” Janice eximed as she excitedly inserted the coins and maneuvered the w. After
a few tries, she managed to grab a cute little unicorn, and we all cheered in excitement.
As we were about to leave the arcade, I saw a photo booth in the corner. “Hey, do you guys want to
take a picture to remember this fun day?” I asked, and they both nodded eagerly.
We went inside the booth, and I helped them choose fun props and poses for the pictures. As we
waited for the prints, I couldn’t help but feel grateful and blessed to have these two amazing kids in my
life.
“Look, Mommy, we look like superheroes!” Lukel eximed, holding up the photo strips.
I smiled. “You two are my superheroes,” I said, giving them both a hug.
We left the arcade with big smiles on our faces and memories that I knew we would cherish forever. It
was a simple day out, but it was filled with so much love,ughter, and joy. And that’s all that matters. in
the end.