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Chapter 12: Wanderlust

A few months after leaving the White House, Parker's transition into a life of travel and social media influencing had taken off faster than he'd ever imagined. Now, he stood on the balcony of his Bali villa, adjusting his phone to capture the perfect angle for his daily Instagram fitness reel. The golden light of the setting sun bathed his tanned, chiseled body, highlighting every ripple and contour of his muscles. A bead of sweat rolled down his chest as he flexed for the camera, his tank top hugging his torso tightly, barely covering the hard lines of his defined abs.

"Hey, guys!" Parker grinned at his phone, flashing his signature smile that had become a favorite among his followers. "Today's workout is all about the legs. You wanna build those glutes, you gotta put in the work!" He winked, giving the camera a playful, cocky smirk before positioning himself for his first exercise.

He began with squats, his legs flexing as he lowered his body into perfect form, the camera zooming in to capture every movement. His shorts clung to his body, leaving little to the imagination, his muscular thighs bulging with each rep. His followers, thousands of whom eagerly tuned in to see his daily fitness routine, were already flooding the post with comments:

"Damn, those legs! 🔥"
"Parker, you're killing me with this! Can't even focus on the workout 😍"
"Look at those gains, bro!"
"Jesus, is it just me, or are his shorts barely hanging on?!"
"Legs day AND thirst traps! 😂"

Parker moved into lunges, his focus shifting as he narrated the importance of balance and control. His voice was steady, but there was an undeniable sex appeal in the way he casually flexed and moved, his muscles rippling under the bright Bali sun. The sweat beading on his skin only added to the visual spectacle.

He was aware of the camera's focus and the effect his body had on his followers. His toned abs, his broad shoulders, and the faint hint of a bulge pressing against the fabric of his shorts when he bent low during stretches—it was all part of the brand he had built. Parker embraced it, though he knew it came with mixed reactions.

As he finished his set, he wiped his face with the bottom of his tank top, revealing his abs fully for the camera. Another wave of comments flooded in:

"Abs for days! 😍"
"Can you please share your secret to staying this ripped???"
"Dude's body is ridiculous."
"Anyone else seeing that outline? 👀"
"Bro, put some longer shorts on... leave a little to the imagination!"

Of course, not every comment was flattering. As Parker leaned against the bamboo railing, scrolling through the responses, he caught sight of a few negative ones. He had learned to expect the haters—the ones who criticized him for showing too much skin or flaunting his body too openly:

"Do you even know how to do a workout without taking your shirt off?"
"Fitness or softcore porn? Seems like this guy's just here to show off."
"We get it, you're hot. But do you actually have any workout tips?"

Parker exhaled, letting the negativity roll off his back. He knew his audience—most of them came for the fitness and stayed for the visuals, or maybe it was the other way around. But he didn't mind. He had built his following by being unapologetically himself, and that meant embracing both the positive and the critical comments.

With a final flex, Parker ended the recording, flashing a mischievous grin at the camera. "That's it for today, folks! Leg day is done. Tomorrow, we're hitting the upper body—so get ready for some serious gains. Remember, consistency is key, and hey, don't forget to enjoy the journey! You're not just building a body, you're building a lifestyle."

He pressed "post" and waited as the notifications rolled in. His video started trending almost immediately. As he read through the influx of comments, Parker couldn't help but smile at one in particular: