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She continues to guide me through the facility.
"Finally, the massage room."
I have a feeling this is the best room of all. The walls are covered with deep red, velvety material. The floor is rich wood, the lights are dimmed, and soft music is playing in the background. All around us, the aroma of lavender fills the air. I take a deep breath, inhaling the calming scent.
Sandra leads me to a large, padded table in the middle of the room. "You can lie on this and relax. Do you have a preference for what kind of massage?"
"Not really. I've never had one before."
"Oh! Well, then. Let's do a hot stone massage. It's my favorite. I'll have the masseuse come in soon."
"That sounds wonderful."
"Okay, lie down and I'll see you in a bit."
She leaves the room, and I lie back on the table. I feel relaxed already. This is exactly what I needed. The masseuse comes in and introduces herself as Mary.
“I'll start by warming up your muscles. Then I'll use the hot stones to really release the tension."
I let my eyes flutter closed. "Sounds good."
I'm not sure what to expect, but it's amazing. Mary works my muscles until they feel like butter. Then, she uses the stones to continue to loosen them up. By the time she's done, I'm like jelly.
Sandra returns once the massage is done, giving me privacy to sit up and pull my robe back on. “Now, let's get you to the steam room and sauna."
She guides me through the rest of the facility, showing me where the steam room is and then the sauna.
"Take your time in there, and when you're ready, we'll move on to the pools."
"Thanks, Sandra."
I step into the sauna, and it's blissful. The heat and the humidity surround me, and I breathe in the fragrant air. It smells like eucalyptus, and it's refreshing. I sit and enjoy the warmth for a few minutes before heading over to the steam room. The experience is the same, and I relax further. After a while, I decide it's time to move on to the pools. I'm ready to cool off. Sandra meets me at the exit to the steam room.
We head to the outdoor area, and the pools are magnificent. There are three of them, each a different size and shape. They're surrounded by lush greenery, and the water looks inviting.
"Go ahead and pick the one you want," Sandra tells me.
I choose the medium-sized pool and slip into the warm water. It feels so good on my skin, and I feel utterly amazing. I've never had a more calming day in my life.
Once I get back to Brian's apartment, smelling like lavender and eucalyptus and feeling almost boneless, I expect to find him waiting for me. He's not, though, and as soon as I walk into the bedroom, my phone pings.
It's a text from Brian, telling me he'll be a little late for dinner, but we'll have it out at the terrace once he gets back. Smiling, I reply with a heart and scroll through social media for a few minutes to pass the time.
It's when I get to my email that things change. There's another message from the stalker, and just like before, it makes my blood run cold.
You think you're safe, Blair, but you're not. I'm closer than you think, and I'll be coming for you soon. Do you think that, after what I told you yesterday, you can just run to Brian's penthouse and hide away? Just wait. You won't know when or how, but it'll happen. Everyone will know what a little slut you are. I promise you.
My hands are trembling, and I'm not sure what to do. I could tell Brian, but even if he hasn't displayed it to me yet, there was an air of violence about him when he came to let me back in the building last night. I don't want anyone to get hurt, and Brian said he had someone looking into the incident anyway. And I'm fine, really. This person hasn't done anything yet, and who knows, they might not even be capable of anything.
With a sigh, I shut my phone off and decide to explore Brian's apartment while I wait for him. Maybe if I distract myself, the fear will go away.
The kitchen is massive and filled with high-end appliances. The marble countertops are immaculate, and the island in the center is huge. It's the perfect place for cooking, and I can imagine having a party here, with the grill and the bar on the terrace.
The living room is just as luxurious. It's big and open, with plush couches and a huge TV. There's a fireplace, and the floor-to-ceiling windows offer a breathtaking view of the city. It's amazing. I head upstairs, and the first thing I see is a huge home gym.
The next room is the master bedroom, and it's just as amazing as the rest of the house. The king-size bed is made of dark wood, and the comforter is a rich navy blue. It's been made, any clues as to what he and I did last night long cleaned up, and it makes me feel flushed just to remember it all. The floor is covered in a thick, plush rug, and there's an en suite bathroom.
It's a little too big for one person, and my cheeks flame when I realize what that means. Maybe...Maybe Brian won't mind sharing this space with me. Maybe we can live together here.
