#Chapter 201: Bathtub Blues

Hannah I slipped back to my bedroom that night before the party was even over, the sounds of music and laughter fading as I made my way down the halls. I needed to wash away the day, to clear my head. In the bathroom, I ran the hot water, watching as steam rose invitingly from the tub. I stirred lavender bath salts into the water, inhaling the relaxing aroma. Once the bath was prepared, I slipped off my emerald green cocktail dress and laid my jewelry out on the sink before stepping in. The hot water instantly soothed my tired muscles, and I let out a soft sigh of relief as I sank down into the steam. I closed my eyes, leaning my head back against the porcelain tub. The events of the night swirled around in my mind, but I pushed them away for now, just wanting to relax. I wasn’t in there for long, however, before I heard the sound of my bedroom door opening. “Hannah? You in here?” I heard Noah call out. “I’m taking a bath.” I heard him moving