The Love From Vengeance

184: MEMORIES

ARIEL’S POV

I continued to glare 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 glad 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

placed my kids in it. Now Lukel was killed by his own father, all because of you.

“Come on, Ariel. Don’t put the blame on me. I was only following our agreement. Your

husband is the one who should be taking all the blame 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 plan. 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. Her laughter 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 place. 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 to come. 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 classmates.

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

becoming 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, their

laughter 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 play 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,

laughing and cheering as they raced their cars.

“That was so much fun!” Janice exclaimed as she jumped off the seat, and Lakel high fived

her in

excitement

“Can we play another game now, Mommy?” Lakel asked, already pulling me towards the

next game.

I couldn’t help but laugh at their enthusiasm. “Of course, let’s go!”

We played 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 play the claw machine, please?” Janice pleaded, pointing at a large

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 exclaimed as she excitedly inserted the coins and maneuvered

the claw. 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 exclaimed, 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, laughter, and

joy. And that’s all that matters. in the end.

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