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The next morning, I woke up earlier than I usually did. Even though I had woken up early, Ivan wasn't in the room. He must have gone for an early meeting. It was nothing new.

Pulling myself slowly, I slipped off the bed and walked to the bathroom. Turning the shower on, I stepped inside the warm spray. The water rolls down my back and relaxes my sore muscles. I took almost an hour to clean myself. This is the only way I can remove Ivan's touch from me.

Well, I like to think it helps, but get his touch off me. After I cleaned up, I wrapped the towel around myself and quickly went to the closet. I put on a pink blouse and a knee-length black skirt. I was never a jeans or pants person. I loved wearing skirts or dresses.

Once I was done typing my hair, I exited the bedroom and walked towards the kitchen. As soon as I entered the kitchen, Sasha looked at me, before returning to what she was doing. She didn't even smile at me like she usually does. I