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

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 feeling refreshed

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

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

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

clean air.

filled the air, awakening my senses and adding another layer to the sensory experience. The familiar fragrance brought

passing minute, I 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 dive Inside

finally back from the shower. I thought you were

teased.

had 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

put that on for tonight.”

looking at the

are you

really. I’m just

thinking too far,

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. Just so you know, he had a towel wrapped around his waist.

for tonight?” I asked, plopping down

for tonight?” He chuckled, his eyes still

not feeling

being real now?”

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

he said

a little

do you want

could order some takeout, watch

want to watch a

tell me you

know. Who the fuck in this

don’t know, you?”

a

You know you can be really weird

talking shit, Ariel,”