Free (Sequel to Trapped)

Ch. 62

Ariana

Tuesday, 10:29 am

After everyone finishes eating, Justin tells me he found a ride that I can go on.

"Baby, I told you. I don't like heights so I don't wanna ride."

"It's inside. That ride that takes you around the world."

"I would love to go on that." My frown turns into a smile.

"Good." Justin takes my hand and we follow the girls to the ride, skipping to the front of the line.

"I like these bracelets." Alexa says.

"Me too. We can do whatever we want." Alexa replies.

"What do you think you're gonna do with those bracelets?" I ask them.

"Whatever we want." Aviella shrugs.

"What does that mean?"

"We can skip lines, eat for free, jump in fountains, anything."

"We can't eat for free or jump in fountains, unless you wanna get kicked out." Justin says.

The ride before us ends and once the previous passengers get off, we're allowed on.

"Mommy, it's dark in here." Aviella grabs my hand, and I smile.

"It's okay, Avi. We're gonna see everything around the world, without leaving the park, and I know you'll like it."

"Are you sure, mama?"

"I'm positive."

I see Aviella smile as the ride starts.

We go around the world, and my favorite is the Great Wall of China, where there are people actually walking.

"This is so cool!" Alexa squeals.

Justin takes my hand and kisses it.

"We can take an anniversary vacation to all these places, you know." (AN They're anniversary is July 5th because I'm not sure when it actually is lol)

"Really, Justin? I feel as though that would cost a lot."

"I have plenty of money to spend on you."

"Where are we going for next year's anniversary?" He whispers.

"Cancun."

"Nothing about Cancun was on this ride."

"I wanna go to Cancun. The beach is beautiful."

"Okay. We can go there then."

"That's the Statue of Liberty!" Aviella says.

"That's right. Do you know where it is?" I tell her.

"New York City!"

"Good job." I say.

10:51 am

After Justin drags me to two more rides, I take Alexa to another gift shop and she picks out something to get for Aviella.

"I'm a good friend, right?"

"You're a great friend, Alexa. Did you know my best friends name is Alexa, too?"

"Really? Cool!" Alexa beams.

"You might've met her at the baby shower. She's the one who planned the whole thing."

"I like her. She made it really pretty."

"I agree. She's an excellent party planner."

"Can we go swimming? I wanna go to the pool, and maybe we can go to the beach another day."

"Sure. I'll ask Justin if they're done riding."

We sit on a bench outside the gift shop and I text Justin.

A few minutes later, he replies.

Me: Alexa wants to go to the pool. U done?

Babe: yeah, we're done. On the way to the hotel now.

Me: k. See you there.

I put my phone in my pocket and stand up.

"They're going back to the hotel. Come on."

Alexa takes my hand and we walk back to the hotel. Aviella and Justin are already in the room when we get there, and Aviella is already in her swimsuit.

"Hurry up, Alex! This was your idea." Alexa squeals.

Aviella follows Alexa into the bathroom and closes the door.

"Well, hello there." Justin says.

"Hey." I smile, sitting next to him on the edge of the bed.

He was watching some show called Major Crimes, which I had never heard of.

"How are you?" Justin wraps his arm around me and I lay my head on his shoulder.

"Fine. Not hungry."

"That's good."

We sit in silence, watching the TV until the girls come out of the bathroom, giggling.

They're both now in their swimsuits, with smiles on their faces.

"We're ready to go swimming!" They both squeal, collapsing on their bed in a fit of giggles.

Me and Justin look at them before looking at each other.

"They have issues." He whispers.

He stands up and lifts them both on each of his shoulders. They squeal, then it's back to giggling.

I grab towels for them and we leave the room.