254: WHAT A GREAT TIME

ARIEL’S POV

“I do love you, Ariel. Don’t think I just want to have sex with you,” Lake told me.

“No, no, that wasn’t what I was saying. Why would you think like that?”

“You just threw that question right at me after we just had sex.”

“Makes sense. But no, that’s not it. I just don’t want anything terrible to happen to our relationship; ! do not want misunderstandings.

“Why do you think there will be misunderstandings?” Luke quizzed me, now smirking at me.

“There are thousands of reasons for me to think like that.”

“Give me one, then.”

“Luke, I need to go take a shower.”

“Not the response I was looking for.” He kept on smirking.

I chuckled without getting a reply. I walked to the bathroom after that.

“You’re going to need a towel, Ariel.”

“Don’t worry, there’s one right here,” I answered, loudly to a certain degree. Now I’m in the bathroom.

“That’s mine.”

“So what if it’s yours? You’re my husband; what belongs to you apparently belongs to me.”

“Even my company?”

“Of course, but I’m not that heartless.”

I turned on the shower, enjoying its calmness, and it was a transformative experience for me–a brief

escape

under the warm cascade of water, a sense of calm enveloped me, washing away the stress and weariness of the day. The water streamed down my body, carrying with it not just physical grime but also mental burdens, leaving

the water relaxed my body, melting away the knots of stress that had gathered in my shoulders and back. With each drop that fell, I felt lighter, as if

created a soothing symphony, drowning out the outside world’s noise and allowing me to focus on the present moment. The rhythm of the water hitting the tiles was like a meditation,

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water, a peaceful coexistence that allowed me to be

releasing any remaining tension and allowing me to fully unwind. The steam cleared my sinuses, allowing me to

clean air.

awakening my senses and adding another layer to the sensory experience. The familiar fragrance brought a sense of comfort and nostalgia, transporting me

melting away, leaving me feeling light, refreshed, and renewed. When I stepped out of the shower, I was clean on the outside but also cleansed and rejuvenated on the inside. The world may

were going to spend a million years

teased.

skin as well. So I tread to the mirror,

put that on

looking at

you

I’m just curious,

too far,

but anyway, I slipped into the night dress, which was a little too big for me, but it was comfortable nonetheless. I turned to face Luke, sprawled on the

plan for tonight?” I asked,

for tonight?” He chuckled, his eyes still fixed

I’m not feeling

you being real

time; it’s just around eight. There’s no way I’m going to sleep

daughter’s asleep,” he said almost inaudibly.

just a

do you want

we could order some takeout, watch a movie, and just

watch

you

fuck in this world

know,

me a serious expression

like that. You know you can be

on talking

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