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

the knots of stress that had gathered in my shoulders and back.

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 my racing thoughts. At this point,

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that allowed me to be fully present in

any remaining tension and allowing me to

clean air.

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

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

finally back from the shower. I thought you were

teased.

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

can put that on for tonight.”

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

you asking?”

I’m just

thinking too

a little too big for me, but it was comfortable nonetheless. I turned to face Luke, sprawled on the bed, scrolling

plan for tonight?” I asked,

chuckled, his eyes still fixed

not feeling sleepy.”

being

at the time; it’s just around eight.

asleep,” he said almost

a little kid.”

do you want

we could order some takeout, watch

to watch

me you don’t

know. Who the fuck in

don’t know, you?”

gave me a serious expression immediately.

know you can

talking shit,

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