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

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 and

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

allowing me to focus on the present moment. The rhythm of the water

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coexistence that allowed me to be fully

rose around me, creating a cocoon of warmth that wrapped me in a comforting embrace. The heat relaxed my muscles further, releasing any

clean air.

adding another layer to the sensory experience. The familiar fragrance brought a sense of comfort and nostalgia, transporting me to a place of peace

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

were going

teased.

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

that on for

at

you

really. I’m just curious, that’s all.”

start thinking too

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

for tonight?” I asked, plopping down next to

tonight?” He chuckled, his eyes still

not feeling sleepy.”

being

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

he said

a little kid.”

do you want to do then?”

some takeout, watch a movie, and just

want to watch a movie”

me you don’t watch

know. Who the fuck in this world doesn’t do

don’t know,

me a

like that. You know you can be

on talking shit, Ariel,”

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