The water cascaded over her body, washing away the sweat and dirt from another hard day’s work. She let herself sway under the warm water, gently running her hands through her hair. She had been needed this shower most of the day. Being stuck in the hot sun directing traffic all day was exhausting.
She took her time, her soft pale skin being purified once again. She reached for the facecloth, lathering up with blueberry body wash. She ran it over her supple neck, moving it around in slow circles. She washed between her small breasts, removing all traces of the day’s sweat.
The soapy water ran down her long, luscious legs as she bent forward to caress them clean with the cloth. Her feet hurt as they always did, and she swore once again that she would get herself some new boots. In the meantime, she would enjoy her shower.
She leaned against the cold tile, removing the showerhead from its cradle. The jets of water felt good against her, as she moved the head over he entire body. Soon she would have to get out, but right now she felt the water cleanse her completely.
“Anita? Are you okay?” she heard from outside the washroom door.
“I’ll be right out Gem.” She replied.
Turning the faucets off, Anita stepped out of the tub and glanced at the watch she had carelessly tossed on the back of the toilet seat. She had been in the shower for more than thirty minutes. She cursed herself. Another long shower, another large water bill.
Grabbing a towel, Anita wiped the steam from the bathroom mirror. She looked at herself, her blond hair, dripping wet, falling against her shoulders. She ran a brush through it, humming as she went. Once content, she slipped into the beautiful silk robe that Gem and Dean had gotten her for her birthday.
The soft material clinged to her still moist body, but she did not care. She felt relieved and relaxed after her shower, and nothing was going to change that feeling. Not even a very clingy bathrobe.
Looking at herself one last time, Anita let herself out of the bathroom, feeling the cool air waft into the room. She looked around, and saw Gem sitting at the kitchen table. She smiled at her, Gem returning the gaze.
“Thought you would never get out of there.” Gem joked.
“You know how I feel after work, and today I really needed it!” Anita protested.
She walked over to the table and sat down across from her roommate. Gem was sipping at a glass of wine. She looked up at Anita as she sat.
“Would you like a glass?” she asked.
Anita eyes lit up, and she nodded her head, muttering a soft yes, almost inaudible. She was exhausted, but could still manage a slight smile at the thought of a very good glass of wine.
Gem crossed the room and reached for another glass. She then walked over to the fridge and pulled out the opened bottle. She poured Anita a small amount of wine and handed it to her. Anita gladly accepted and took a tentative first sip.