Total pages in book: 30
Estimated words: 27767 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 139(@200wpm)___ 111(@250wpm)___ 93(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 27767 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 139(@200wpm)___ 111(@250wpm)___ 93(@300wpm)
I shake my head. "No, I don't. He's worried about me, and he wants me safe."
Her words make my blood boil. How dare she say that about Brian? It's not like that. He genuinely cares about me, and I care about him too. Luckily, the driver doesn’t make any other comments. I guess it’s possible his staff might just be loyal to him and worry that I might be taking advantage.
Little do they know that Brian wanted me from the beginning, just like I did him. Everything going on between us is mutual. I’ll just have to convince them all that our feelings for each other are the real thing.
All the thoughts about anything else dissipate when I focus on the spa day I’m about to experience. I'm giddy with excitement.
We arrive at the spa within minutes, and I step out of the car into a tranquil setting. Everything is exactly what I imagine it to be. Rose petals are scattered here and there, with floral bushes strategically placed throughout the gardens. The waterfall fountain and the bubbling stream complete the peaceful look of this particular resort. Once I’m inside, spa attendants lead me into the main building and introduce themselves to me.
"You can call me Sandra," one of the younger women, maybe about my age or slightly younger, says.
"Hello, Sandra. I'm Blair. I’m so excited to be here."
“Wonderful! This is going to be the best day ever. Trust me. I'm gonna take care of you."
I follow her, and she shows me to the locker room. "First we'll have you change into one of our robes, and then we can get started."
"Sounds perfect."
She helps me change and leads me back to the treatment rooms.
"This is the facial room." She gestures toward a large room with several reclining chairs. There are a variety of facial treatments set up on tables next to each chair. "And over here is the body treatment room."
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.