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

calm enveloped me, washing away the stress and weariness of the day.

The gentle pressure of 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 if the weight of the world

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

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a peaceful coexistence that allowed me to be fully present in

warmth that wrapped me in a comforting embrace. The heat relaxed my muscles further, releasing any remaining tension and allowing me

clean air.

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

I was clean on the outside but also cleansed and rejuvenated on the inside.

finally back from the shower. I thought you were going

teased.

and my skin as well. So I tread to the mirror, staring at myself, a And before I knew it, Lake threw me a night

you can put that on for

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

you asking?”

just curious, that’s

start thinking too far,

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

what’s the plan for tonight?” I asked, plopping

chuckled, his eyes still fixed on his

I’m not feeling

you being real now?”

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

daughter’s asleep,” he

a little kid.”

you want to do

takeout, watch a movie, and

watch a

me you don’t watch

you know. Who the fuck

don’t know,

a serious expression immediately.

me like that. You know

talking shit, Ariel,”

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