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

a sanctuary of tranquility and bliss. The moment I stepped 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 me

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

me to focus on the present moment. The rhythm of the water hitting

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that allowed me to be fully

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. The steam cleared my sinuses, allowing me

clean air.

I reached for my favorite shower gel or soap, 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 and contentment.

felt the day’s stress and worries 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 have been waiting just beyond the bathroom door, but I was at peace in that moment of blissful calmness. And then Lake had to

back from the shower. I thought you were going

teased.

his towel wrapped around my body, my hair wet, and my skin as well. So I tread to the mirror, staring at myself, a And before I knew it,

put that on for

thank you,” I said, looking at the dress.

are you asking?”

just curious, that’s

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

the plan for tonight?” I

chuckled, his eyes still fixed on his phone.

not feeling

you being real now?”

eight. There’s no way I’m going to

asleep,” he

a little

do you

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

want to watch a movie”

don’t tell me you don’t

the fuck in this world doesn’t do

know, you?”

gave me a

me like that. You know you can be really weird sometimes.”

on talking shit,