Chapter 147

******Erika's POV****** I sat on the edge of the bed in our bedroom, my heart drumming in my chest as I fidgeted with my nightwear. Cindy had specifically instructed me to wear a flimsy nightwear instead of my pajamas. This was my first night with Alex, well it wasn't the first. We had done this before back when we were married to each other. But to me, this was my first time. A first time that came out of love and me not feeling like some kind of liability. The bathroom door was soon pulled open and I felt my heart almost leap out of my chest. I was so nervous, unable to find the courage to turn around and meet Alex's gaze. I kept my gaze forward, anticipating his next moves towards me. But minutes passed and there were still no movements from him. I turned slightly, wanting to see what he was doing. But when I turned my gaze, I almost screamed as I saw a shirtless Alex. He walked slowly towards me and I was unable to look steadily into his eyes as embarrassment flooded my mind and lo