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

into 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

throughout the day. The gentle pressure of the water relaxed my body, melting away the knots of stress that had gathered

drowning out the outside world’s noise and allowing me to focus on the present moment. The rhythm of the water hitting

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peaceful coexistence that allowed me to be fully

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 to breathe deeply and fill my

clean air.

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.

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 dive Inside the

finally back from the shower. I thought you were going to spend a million years there,”

teased.

So I tread to the mirror, staring at myself, a And before I knew

can put that on for tonight.”

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

are you asking?”

just curious, that’s

start thinking too far, okay?”

too big for me, but it was comfortable nonetheless. I turned to

plan for tonight?” I asked, plopping

He chuckled, his eyes still fixed on his phone.

not feeling

being real now?”

Look at the time; it’s just around eight. There’s no way

asleep,” he said almost

a

fine. What do you want to

could order some takeout, watch

want to watch

tell me you don’t watch movies.”

know. Who the fuck in this world

don’t know, you?”

gave me a serious expression immediately.

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

talking shit, Ariel,”