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It’s very confusing to think about.

I step into the bathroom and see the separate shower from the bathtub.

The bathtub looks like a small swimming pool, complete with fancy jets for massaging or just to give the allure of a jacuzzi.

That’s where I start.

I run a super-hot bath with some lavender bubbles that fill the room with a relaxing smell.

By the time I strip naked, the bathroom mirror is fogged.

I look down at my chest and the marks from Corbin are mostly faded now. I have no idea how or when Chad saw the marks. Then again, when you live with someone and you wear their engagement ring, things become so normal, you don’t really keep record of when someone sees you naked.

I close my eyes.

This is a gigantic fucking mess. And something about this feels weird.

I step into the super-hot water and groan as I sink down into it.

I spend an hour in that water.

Then I climb out, dry off, wear nothing but a thick robe, and I order pizza and wine.

I eat half the pizza, but drink all the wine.

I’m drunk.

Day2

I waketo a text from Chad asking me how I’m feeling.

I’m suddenly his patient now?

To top that off, Mary Beth texts a few minutes later, asking the same thing.

I’ve slept naked and the sun is up. I order breakfast before responding to both Chad and Mary Beth.

Somewhere in my head and heart I’m holding out hope that those two are fucking like rabbits right now.

Before breakfast arrives, another text shows up.

DENTIST

That one makes me sit up in bed.

Thought about tracking you down all night long, Katie. Then tying you to your hotel room bed. Face down. So I can have your ass all night.

I shiver and pinch my thighs together.

I sigh.

If that’s what Corbin wants, I’ll text him the address and my room number right now.

But I like the thought of you alone in a hotel room. I don’t know why, Katie. Now show me something. Then I’ll show you something.

My eyes go wide.

My toes curl.