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

world 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

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 had gathered in my shoulders and back. With each drop that fell, I felt lighter, as if the weight of the world were being lifted from my

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, there

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peaceful coexistence that allowed me to be fully present

my muscles further, releasing any remaining tension and allowing me to fully unwind. The steam cleared my sinuses, allowing me to breathe

clean air.

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

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

were going

teased.

towel wrapped around my body, my hair wet, and my skin as well. So I tread to the mirror, staring

can put that on

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

are you asking?”

I’m just curious,

too

was comfortable nonetheless. I turned

the plan for tonight?” I asked, plopping

He chuckled, his eyes still fixed on his phone. “Go

not feeling sleepy.”

you being real

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

daughter’s asleep,” he

a little

you want

we could order some takeout,

watch

don’t tell me you

craps you know. Who the fuck in this world doesn’t

know,

a

like that. You know you can be really weird

on talking