Adrienne strolled leisurely around her garden. The air in her room had become unbearable after hours of confinement. "I can't believe he hasn't called since Saturday, and he promised to stay in touch often," Adrienne murmured to herself, frustration evident in her voice. After her hour-long walk, Adrienne meandered back to the main house, feeling refreshed by the outdoor breeze. As she stepped into her home, she caught sight of Daniel in the hallway. "Oh, hey! What are you doing here? I wanted to be alone for the rest of this week," she asked, a tinge of surprise in her voice. "Shh," Daniel hushed her, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. Before she could react, Daniel covered her eyes with his hands and guided her towards the living room. "Surprise!" he exclaimed, unveiling her eyes with a flourish. Adrienne scanned the living room, her disappointment not hidden by her sarcastic response. "Oh, wow, what a fantastic surprise," she remarked drily, struggling to find anythin

Adrienne rushed over to the bench where Renee sat, looking distressed. Her heart twinged at the sight of Renee in tears. "Hey," Adrienne called softly, placing a comforting hand on Renee's shoulder. Renee's crying only seemed to intensify at the sound of her voice, and it worried Adrienne even more. Adrienne's heart sank as Renee's tears flowed uncontrollably. She rushed over and gently placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Hey," she called, trying to soothe Renee's distress. Renee glanced up, her tear-streaked face revealing her anguish. "Hey, what's wrong? What happened?" Adrienne inquired, concern etched across her face. Renee took a shaky breath, attempting to collect herself. "I was on a date earlier," she began, her voice choked with emotion. "Okay, stop crying for a moment, take a deep breath," Adrienne advised. Renee followed her friend's instructions, gradually managing to calm down. "Now, tell me, what happened? Did you guys break up? What did he say or do to you

Arriving and stepping into her house, Adrienne spotted Lucy waiting for her in the living room. "Hey, aren't you supposed to be on vacation? I thought you guys were flying out this evening?" Adrienne inquired, her brow furrowing in confusion. "Yes, and I was trying to reach you before leaving. I called several times, but you didn't pick up and I got a bit worried," Lucy explained, concern etched on her face. "Something came up. Plus, I left my phone in the car on silent mode, so I didn't even notice it ringing. Besides, I'm not a baby, Lucy. I can take care of myself," Adrienne replied defensively. "I know that, but I was still worried. What came up, though?" Lucy questioned, her curiosity evident. "Just a minor issue. I've already sorted it out. By the way, you should get going now, right? You might still be able to make your flight," Adrienne suggested, glancing at her wristwatch. "Nah, the plane already took off. I had to book another flight for myself tomorrow morning. The ot

"What feels good?" He inquired, genuinely intrigued. Adrienne turned her face towards the breeze, closing her eyes to savor the moment. "This. Everything about this feels so good," she confessed, her voice carrying a sense of utter happiness. Raising his glass, Ryan toasted to the magic of the moment. "Cheers," he said, clinking their glasses together once again. "Congratulations on your recent project, by the way. It's a huge accomplishment," Ryan praised, genuinely admiring Adrienne's dedication and philanthropy. "Oh, that. Thank you," she replied humbly. "I truly admire your charitable nature. You've done so much for society," Ryan continued his words of admiration. Adrienne waved off his praise, downplaying her impact. "Come on. I haven't done that much, you know that," she modestly replied. "Oh, but you have. There must be a special reason why charity holds such a special place in your heart." Adrienne contemplated for a moment before responding. "There's not reall

Her mind raced, trying to understand his true intentions. "What are you imagining?" Adrienne playfully slapped his chest. "Get off!" Undeterred, Ryan continued, "I got some outfits for you. They're in the wardrobe. Change into your swimsuit and meet me at the pool." He kissed her forehead before leaving the room. "He's cute," Adrienne spoke to herself, her voice filled with affection. Ryan sat by the edge of the pool, his feet dipped into the water. A smile of anticipation played on his lips as Adrienne showed up. She was wearing the red bikini Ryan had carefully chosen for her, with a robe draped over it. "Why the robe?" Ryan asked, walking towards her. "I'm not entirely sure. Maybe I was feeling a little self-conscious," Adrienne admitted, her cheeks tinted pink. Ryan looked at her, concern flickering in his eyes. "Are you not comfortable showing your bikini to me?" Adrienne quickly shook her head. "No, it's not that. I'm just a little shy." "Should I help you take o