A PUSH IN A NEW DIRECTION

Ari stepped out of the bathroom, her skin still damp from the warm shower. She took a deep breath, letting the steam clear her mind. Her thoughts from earlier, the lingering questions about Leo, were momentarily pushed aside. She needed to focus on the day ahead, whatever Mia had planned.

As she approached her bed, her eyes fell on the dress Mia had laid out for her—a sleek black number with a daring slit that hinted at elegance and allure. It was the kind of dress that would undoubtedly turn heads, something Ari had always been cautious about. She could already imagine the way she would look in it—striking, sophisticated, and undeniably sexy. But that was precisely the problem.