Plain Sight

chapter sixty-six

Juliette

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"Welcome aboard, princess." Tom says smugly, smirking at me, "What do you think? Is this okay?"

He placed our bags down as we walked into the yacht. I've never been in a yacht this big before.

In a yacht, period.

Everything was furnished lavishly, with plush rugs and pillows across all armchairs, it was pure luxury. The finest.

"Is this okay? This is insane."

He smiled, "Yes, it is a bit extravagant, isn't it? But when you can afford luxuries like this, why not enjoy them?" He put his hand on the small of my back and led me down the hallway of the yacht to the double wide doors at the end, "Let me show you where we'll be sleeping, follow me."

I followed where he led me, he opened the doors and I was met with the sight of a bed that looked like a cloud, supplied with plush and thick pillows and blankets.

I just wanted to lay in that bed and never wake up, that's how comfortable it looked.

He smiled at me, "Lay down, it's the best bed I've ever slept in. Trust me."

I looked at him, "I'm not laying in it until I shower, we've been traveling all day and a hot shower sounds so good."

"The bathroom is right over here, Your Highness." He opened the door to the connecting bathroom for me.

I kissed his cheek before walking inside, "Thank you, baby. I'll be out soon."

He nodded, "There's towels hanging up for you and I'll get you a change of clothes from your bag. Take your time, princess," He walked out shortly after.

A hot shower was all I needed right now.

It felt so good to finally have at least one last day of no interruptions, with just Tom and I here. I'm so grateful he gave me this. For him.

Even if it was only one day, I'd take that over nothing.

The second I stepped under the hot water and let it cascade down my body, I felt all of my nerves and muscles relax and release from any tension.

The heat melted all tension in my bones, and every stressful part of my mind, enveloping me in a comforting blanket soothing every ache and pain.

The air shortly grew thick and heavy with steam, allowing me to focus on just clearing my mind further as well as my senses.

I've allowed myself this one day of rest and freedom, before the hell tomorrow that waited for me.

One day to let loose, and relax without the worry of death creeping behind us. I can give myself that, for a day, at least.

What made it all even better was that my fiancé was here with me, to do whatever I wanted.

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I stepped out of the steam-filled bathroom, the cold and refreshing air of the room hitting me with a strong breeze sending chills to the rest of my body.