I leaned my head back against the bathtub's pillow, letting the warmth of the water envelop me. The tub, more like a miniature jacuzzi, coaxed the tension from my muscles as I sank deeper into the hot water. Jude was still busy ordering something from room service, leaving me alone to savor a few precious minutes of solitude.
As much as I adored Jude's company, these quiet moments alone were luxury. Less than a week ago, I was just a girl scraping by, balancing the pursuit of my passion with the demands of making ends meet. Now, everything felt different - like my life had suddenly accelerated, leaving me breathless. I tried to adjust, to absorb it all slowly, but it was overwhelming. For the first time, I felt the full weight of all the attention on me.
