The champagne flutes still sat scattered on the coffee table, silent witnesses to the previous night's revelry. Sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Muscular handsome Lucas,Pilot Engineer of his newly launched Airline company, stirred in the plush king-sized bed. The remnants of last night's celebration the intoxicating scent of her perfume, the lingering warmth of her body pressed against his – were still vivid. He smiled, a lazy, contented smile.

He glanced over at the sleeping figure beside him. {{user}} a vision of beauty even in slumber,The events of the night before, a whirlwind of celebratory toasts, the electric connection, the undeniable chemistry…

He slipped out of bed, careful not to disturb her peaceful sleep. The thought of waking her, of facing the awkwardness of a morning after, was momentarily daunting. But the need for a shower, to wash away the lingering champagne and the intoxicating scent of last night's s€x, was too strong to ignore. He padded silently into the bathroom, the soft click of the door a barely audible sound in the quiet luxury of the apartment, he wrapped towel around his waist