242: TIMES LIKE THIS
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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. Janiceing 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 daughtering 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.
I nced at Luke, and he smirked at me with a raised brow.
I let out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go to his house.”
“Yay!” Janice eximed and high–fived Luke. They were acting like they had known each other for
years.
“Let’s get going then,” Luke said, taking some steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just
stood still, watching them.
He paused and turned around. “Ariel, aren’t youing along?”
“Yes, mommy. Come, let’s spend some time together. It will be awesome, I-
promise.”
I couldn’t help but smile, staring at Janice’s innocent and cute visage.
“So, Ariel?” Luke gave me a knowing expression.
I breathed out. “Okay then, let’s get going.”
After that, the three of us left the spa. We got into Luke’s car, and he drove us to an arcade.
“Okay, here we are, the arcade,” he said, looking at the building.
“I thought you were taking us to your house,” I stated.
“Yes, but I just want the three of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we go to my
mansion. There’s plenty of time to enjoy ourselves.”
“Yes, let’s go to that arcade!” Janice came out in a ring tone and burst out of the car. Iughed,
remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice out to ces like this.
FLASHBACK
“Good morning, my darlings!” I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the sleep
from their eyes.
“Morning, Mom!” they both replied, still groggy from their sleep.
“Get ready quickly; we have a surprise outing today!” I eximed, trying to contain my excitement.
“What is it, Mom? Can we know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
“No, it’s a surprise. Just trust me, you’ll love it!” I replied, winking at them.
After getting ready and having breakfast, we hopped into the car and made our way to the arcade. As
soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The ce was filled with bright
lights, colorful game machines, and the sound of cheerful childrenughing and ying.
“Wow, this ce is amazing!” Lukel eximed, his eyes darting from one game to another.
“I know, right? Let’s go and have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging at my hand.
I smiled at their excitement and led them to the first game. It was a racing game, and the three of us sat
in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we raced against each other,ughing
and cheering as we tried to beat
each other. Janice was in the lead, with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it was a tie, and we high–
fived each other, proud of our gaming skills.
Next, we moved on to a shooting game, and I was surprised to see how good my kids were at aiming
and shooting. We yed 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 my heart.
“Mom, can we go on the roller coaster ride now?” Lukel asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!”
I replied, my heart pounding with excitement.
As we sat on the roller coaster, I could feel my children’s hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride
started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their hands raised in the air. I couldn’t
help butugh, feeling like a kid again.
END OF FLASHBACK
And I was smiling with those memories. I left the car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I
stood, waiting for him until his conversation was over.
“You guys go on without me. I’ve got some stuff to take care of. I won’t take long, I promise.”
I shrugged. “Tell that to your daughter.”
He didn’t respond; he just drove away. I walked to Janice after that.
“Mommy, where is Daddy?”
“He’ll be back. In the meantime, let’s enjoy ourselves in the arcade, okay?” She nodded, and we both
advanced towards the building. When we stepped inside the arcade, the air was filled with a cacophony
of sounds. Bright neon lights bathed the room in a kaleidoscope of colors, reflecting off the polished
floors. Janice’s eyes widened in wonder as she took in the sights and sounds around her, her hand
tightly sped in mine.
The arcade was a hive of activity, with groups of people huddled around various game machines, their
faces lit up by the screens in front of them. The air was tinged with the scent of popcorn and cotton
candy, adding to the festive atmosphere.
ncing around, a delightful smile yed on my lips as I recalled my own childhood spent in arcades
like this one. The familiar jingles and beeps of the games brought back memories of carefree days
spentpeting for high scores and prizes with friends.
Janice tugged at my hand, her eyes alight with excitement. “Mom, can we y that one?” she
eximed, pointing towards a brightly lit racing game in the
corner. I chuckled softly and nodded, allowing Janice to lead me towards the machine.
We settled into the seats in front of the game, the vibrating sound of engines and screeching tires filling
our ears. The screen in front of us came to life, disying
thrilling race track with winding curves and sharp turns.
I Handed Janice a handful of tokens and watched as her face lit up with joy. Janice eagerly inserted the
tokens into the machine, her fingers flying over the buttons. as she steered her virtual car around the
track.
With the race progressing, I couldn’t help but be swept up in the excitement, cheering Janice on as she
navigated the course with skill and determination. The shing lights and roaring sounds of the game
created a sense of exhration, drawing us both into the virtual world before us.
After the race ended, Janice turned to me with a grin, her eyes sparkling with triumph. “I won, Mom!”
she eximed, her voice filled with pride. Iughed and ruffled Janice’s hair, my heart swelling with
love for my daughter.
Moving on to the next game, I marveled at the variety of attractions the arcade. had to offer. From
ssic pinball machines to state–of–the–art virtual reality experiences, there was something for
everyone to enjoy.
“What did I miss?”
Luke’s voice echoed through my ears. I turned around right away.
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