Beauty stepped out of the steamy bathroom, her pink towel wrapped around her bosom as beads of warm water still glistened on her bare shoulders.
Her damp hair clung in soft waves to her neck as she tiptoed towards the dresser, where Bruno had placed the gift boxes he had gotten for her.
She had yet to check what was in those boxes, and her curiosity won.
She glanced back toward the sound of the running shower.
Bruno is still in there showering, she thought with a sly grin.
Perfect time to peek.
Quietly, she flipped the lid off the box.
Her eyes lit up at the sparkling contents, and she gasped softly.
Inside the box was a delicate set of pearl jewelry: an elegant necklace and matching earrings.
It was so beautiful that she had a Pikachu face.
"They are so beautiful... I wonder what the rest of the boxes contain," she whispered to herself.
The pearls on the jewelry gleamed, catching the light, each one seeming like a drop of moonlight captured in a tiny orb.
Beauty's heart fluttered.
She checked another box and found a nice-looking charm bracelet and bangles.
"What if they are not my size? And these are... stunning."
The third box contained another set of earrings and a princess necklace.
"Aww, these ones are my favorite. So beautiful... It looks very expensive... too. I hope I am wrong, though."
She gushed and ran her fingers lightly over the necklace, admiring its smooth texture, her lips curving into an appreciative smile.
"Please, I hope it's a perfect fit for me... don't be too small for my size..."
She prayed silently and lifted the necklace to put it on, when a low, deep voice rumbled from behind her.
"Do you like it?"
Beauty let out a squeak, spinning around so quickly she almost dropped the necklace.
"Bruno!" she shrieked. "I thought you were... still... bathing..."
She stammered.
"I am done bathing," Bruno replied, holding her gaze like he was seeing her for the first time. His lashes, dark and wet, framed his intense eyes.
Those eyes were staring into her soul.
"Oh... okay," Beauty managed to reply as her own eyes slowly drifted down to his wet glistening golden.
A small towel hung precariously around his hips, revealing his toned abs and broad chest. Droplets of water slid lazily down his body, tracing every ridge and dip of muscle.
Falling in love with him all over again? Beauty thought inwardly and sighed.
Suddenly, she saw his hand raise to her jaw. Slowly and gently, he lifted her face so she could meet his eyes.
"So, do you like the gifts or my body?" Bruno asked, smirking.
Beauty felt her cheeks heat. Her grip on the necklace tightened, her pulse racing like she'd just sprinted a mile.
She had been staring down there for so long!
"I... uh..." she stammered, unable to form coherent words.
She tried to look anywhere but directly at him, but her gaze betrayed her, darting to his abs again.
Stop ogling, Beauty! Be cool!
She screamed internally.
Bruno's lips curved into a teasing smile, as if he had read her mind.
"I'll take that as a yes for both," he said, his voice soft but deep.
Beauty shook her head and smiled softly.
"The jewelries..,they are lovely... thank you."
Beauty replied.
"And me?"
"You are a heart stopper," Beauty replied.
Bruno chuckled, stepping closer.
"Let me help you put it on".
Beauty heart raced instantly.
***If you ain't so fat, maybe it could've been your size!**
The scene flashed back into her head.
"What ...what...if it doesn't fit? I hope resizing can be made?"
She asked, nervously.
Bruno could picture the measurements process when she was sleeping, early in the morning, trying as much as possible not to wake her.
He simply smiled and replied.
"It's perfect for you...trust me".
Beauty nodded mutely, unable to trust her voice.
As he walked toward her, the air became tensed, he was standing close. The faint scent of his body wash swept her nostrils a mix of sandalwood and something utterly intoxicating.
She swallowed hard.
This man is unfair. No matter how many times she had him, it still felt like she never had enough.
They had a great time in the shower, even the jacuzzi tub too.
She sighed deeply.
Bruno gently took the necklace from her hands and motioned toward the mirror.
He leaned over to her ear and whispered, "Turn around, babe."
Beauty obeyed instantly, shuffling awkwardly in her towel. She couldn't stop herself from peeking at their reflection.
Her face was so pink. Bruno's tall body towered over hers, and when their eyes met in the mirror, her breath hitched. He was standing so close she had an urge to brush her back against him.
That would be another round of intense love making.
"You're blushing," Bruno teased her softly.
"I'm not!" she protested, though her cheeks burned brighter than ever.
Bruno chuckled at her reaction. His fingers brushed her neck as he clasped the necklace. His touch was warm against her damp skin, and goosebumps trailed in the wake of his fingertips.
"I hope it's my size," Beauty prayed and closed her eyes.
Few seconds later
"Open your eyes..."
Bruno's voice came softly.
She did as he said, biting her lower lip. Her heart raced as she tried to focus on the pearls now resting against her collarbone.
"It fits perfectly," she said softly, her voice barely above a whisper.
Bruno rested his hands lightly on her shoulders, his touch was electrifying.
Always!
"See I told you, it's perfect for you".
"Thanks, baby... the necklace is beautiful," she said softly, admiring the necklace.
"Not as beautiful as you," he said, his voice carrying such sincerity that her stomach flipped.
Her lips parted slightly, but she didn't know how to respond.
Bruno reached for the matching pearl earrings.
"Hold still," he said softly.
Beauty turned around, her cheeks lightly flushed from the closeness.
She let him take her earlobe gently between his fingers. His touch made her shiver a little.
"There," he murmured after securing the first earring, stepping back slightly to admire his work. But instead of reaching for the second earring, he froze, his eyes fixed on her.
"What?" Beauty asked, blinking up at him.