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

pressure of the water relaxed my body, melting away the knots of stress that had gathered in my shoulders and back. With each

the present moment. The rhythm of the water hitting the tiles was like

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a peaceful coexistence that allowed me to be fully present in the moment.

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 to breathe deeply and

clean air.

my senses and adding another layer to the sensory experience. The familiar fragrance brought a sense of comfort and

on the outside but also cleansed and

from the shower. I thought you were going to

teased.

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

put that on for

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

are you

I’m just curious,

thinking too far, okay?”

eyes at Luke’s 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. Just so you know, he had a towel wrapped

for tonight?” I asked,

for tonight?” He chuckled, his eyes still fixed on his phone. “Go to

not feeling

being

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

asleep,” he said almost

just a

do you want to do then?”

could order some takeout,

watch a movie”

you don’t

craps you know. Who the fuck

don’t know,

gave me a serious expression immediately.

that. You know you can be

on talking shit,

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