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

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,

pressure of the water relaxed my body, melting away the knots of stress that had gathered in my shoulders

the 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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a peaceful coexistence that allowed me to be fully

muscles further, releasing any remaining tension and allowing me

clean air.

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

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

were going

teased.

around my body, my hair wet, and my skin as well. So I tread to the mirror, staring at myself, a And

can put that on for tonight.”

said, looking at the dress. “Whose

you asking?”

really. I’m just curious, that’s

start thinking too

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

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

for tonight?” He chuckled, his eyes still

I’m not

you being real now?”

eight. There’s

asleep,” he said almost

a

fine. What do you

we could order some takeout, watch

watch a movie”

me you don’t

fuck in this world doesn’t

don’t know, you?”

gave me a serious expression

know you can

talking

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