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I’ll just enjoy whatever comes my way. I still have a few weeks to decide where this journey should go.

With only a towel around my hips, I walk into my bedroom. From here, I can hear the water running in the shower downstairs. So, it will be a while before she’s finished.

Marc and Stephanie have both texted me. First, I check Marc’s message, then the one from my best friend.

Marc: She just came back and we had a long talk. Thanks for speaking with her, it seems to have done her a lot of good.

Me: Were you able to clear everything up?

Marc: Yes, and now we’re enjoying the rest of our honeymoon.

Me: That’s great!

Stephanie: You’re the best friend I could ever wish for…

Me: I know :)

Stephanie: I’m looking forward to being back in London, but for now, we’re still enjoying our honeymoon.

She writes exactly the same thing as Marc. Either they coordinated their messages, or it just shows how similar they are — how perfectly made for each other.

So that’s settled.

I put on a well-fitting pair of jeans and a tight shirt, then head downstairs barefoot. It’s already 11:17; we were busy for quite a while. Smiling, I stand in the kitchen and start preparing tea. That’s a habit I couldn’t shake even during my time in the States.

I'm going to cook something. In the last few hours, I gave my muscles a serious workout. Sex really is the best sport in the world.

I marinate a few chicken breasts and set them aside. Then I prepare a salad, cook some rice, steam the broccoli, and bring milk to a boil to make vanilla protein pudding. I'm really in the mood for something sweet after theworkout.

Just then, I hear the shower turning off.

Chapter 23

London

I’m sitting on the edge of the bathtub, texting Vanessa. She doesn’t even know the full story yet, but I’m so frazzled that I can’t think clearly anymore.

Me: We just slept together again.

Nessa: Ooh, so now you’re officially together?

Me: No idea. It was kind of intense and strange at the same time. He was so dominant, completely different from last night. Yesterday he was considerate and sweet, but now…

Nessa: What exactly do you mean?

Me: Last night it felt almost like… as if he had feelings for me. But now it was just sex.

Nessa: But you don’t want him to have feelings for you, right?

Me: I think my hormones are just messing everything up right now. I can’t think straight. I’d better head out. I’m still in his bathroom. Just showered. He’s in another one.

Nessa: See you soon. I can’t wait to hear every little detail!

I let out a quiet sigh and gently towel my hair dry before slipping into the bathrobe that’s left here. I should have brought my clothes into the bathroom with me, but instead I only have the blanket. I grab it too as I leave the bathroom.

When I pass the kitchen, I see him standing at the stove. Alex turns toward me and asks, "Did you find everything?"

"Yeah. I’m just getting my things."