Erik stepped out of the shower, the warm water droplets still clinging to his skin as he toweled off. He moved to his wardrobe, selecting a tailored suit that was both elegant and understated.
As Erik dressed, his thoughts drifted to Mira, the woman who had become a source of comfort and joy in his life. He imagined the smile that would light up her face when she saw him, and his heart swelled with a sense of warmth and contentment.
But even as he savored the thought of Mira's smile, his mind couldn't help but wander to Amber, the girlfriend he had left behind in Frant. Guilt gnawed at him as he thought of her, knowing that he had betrayed her trust by finding solace in another woman's arms.
Erik knew he needed physical connections and attention, something he had been deprived of as a child. But that didn't excuse his actions, and he couldn't help but feel remorseful for his actions.