After dinner, I collected the plates and silverware, feeling satisfied from the meal. As I scrubbed the dishes, Jack rose and joined me in the kitchen, making the chore feel lighter and more enjoyable.
Once the dishes were done, I retreated to the bedroom and stepped into a soothing shower, letting the warm water wash away the stress.
I changed into comfortable clothes, just as Jack emerged from the bathroom in snug shorts. I found myself distracted by him but quickly returned to the book I was reading. He chuckled softly and settled beside me in bed, causing the mattress to shift. I felt a flutter in my stomach and set the book aside as we prepared to turn off the lights and embrace the evening's darkness.
We always kept the balcony door open, allowing the soothing sound of the ocean
