614: FOLLOWING ME?

ARIEL'S POV After collapsing on the couch for a moment to catch my breath, I realized that I couldn't waste any more time. The wedding wasn't going to wait for me, and I needed to get ready. Dragging myself off the couch, I made my way to the bathroom, still feeling the remnants of exhaustion from my cleaning spree. But I pushed through to make the most of the morning. Even though it just got started. I turned on the water for the shower, adjusting the temperature until it was just right. Stepping into the warm cascade, I let out a sigh of relief as the water washed away the day's stresses. I lathered my hair with shampoo, closed my eyes, allowing myself to fully relax what felt like ages. The soothing scent of this remarkable shampoo filled the air, adding to the sense of tranquility that enveloped me. After thoroughly rinsing out the shampoo, I reached for the conditioner, working it through the lengths of my hair until it felt silky smooth beneath my fingers. Once I was don