The Decision

"Ahhh!!" I screamed, waving my hands in the air as the roller coaster dipped sharply, the wind whipping through my hair. Janice's high-pitched giggles mixed with my own laughter, her little hands gripping the safety bar tightly.

Orion sat beside her, his smile wide and relaxed as he leaned back, seemingly unfazed by the wild twists and turns of the ride.

When the coaster finally slowed to a stop, I climbed out, legs shaky but heart light. Janice jumped to the ground, her face flushed with excitement.

"Can we go again, Mummy? Please?" she begged, tugging at my hand.

"Not right now, sweetheart," I said, laughing breathlessly. "Let me catch my breath first."

Orion chuckled, placing a hand on Janice's head. "How about we try the swings instead? Give your mum a break."

"Okay!" Janice said, skipping ahead toward the brightly colored swings.