The Love From Vengeance

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

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

the water flowed over me, it massaged my muscles, loosening the tension that had built up throughout the day. The gentle pressure of 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 the weight of the

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, calming my mind and slowing down

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water, a peaceful coexistence that allowed me to be fully present in

rose around me, creating a cocoon of warmth that wrapped me in a comforting embrace. The heat relaxed my muscles further, releasing any remaining tension and allowing me to fully unwind.

clean air.

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

of the shower, I was clean on the outside but also cleansed and rejuvenated on the inside. The world may have been waiting just beyond the bathroom door, but I was at

shower. I thought you were going to spend a million years there,” he

teased.

I tread to the mirror, staring at myself, a And before I knew it, Lake threw me

that

thank you,” I said, looking at the dress. “Whose dress is

are you asking?”

I’m just curious, that’s all.”

thinking too far, okay?”

response, 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 bed, scrolling through his phone.

for tonight?” I asked,

chuckled, his eyes still fixed

not feeling

being real now?”

it’s just around eight. There’s no way I’m going to sleep this early.”

asleep,” he said almost inaudibly.

a little

What do you want to

order some takeout, watch a movie, and just relax.”

watch a

you don’t watch

fuck in this world doesn’t do

don’t know, you?”

a serious expression

know you can

talking shit,