Esther let out a relieved breath when she heard Gaara’s door close firmly behind him. For some reason, knowing he had chosen to wait outside made her feel freer, as if she could finally breathe again. At least now, she had a few extra moments entirely to herself.
She bit her lip as she took in the sight of Gaara’s bathroom. To be honest, she couldn’t help but feel a little envious. There was a clawfoot bathtub gleaming in the corner, and a separate shower area beside it. Good Lord. Her eyes widened even more when she stepped further inside and discovered a jacuzzi.
Without another thought, Esther stripped off her clothes and stepped under the shower.
“Who could resist the temptation to bathe when feeling this sticky?” she murmured to herself with a faint, self-deprecating laugh.
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