With Ethan and Thomas slightly crossing the line to chase away the guys bothering Natalie and me, and with Antonio stepping in to keep things civil, we finally resolved the situation. Now, the three of them had the chance to take a good look at our swimsuits, each one standing awkwardly in front of us.

“…Lilith.”

“Yes, Master Ethan.”

“…The swimsuit suits you well.”

“…Thank you, Master Ethan.”

“You… really look great. It’s beautiful and suits you perfectly.”

Ethan’s compliment was simple yet direct, exactly what I’d hoped for when I spent hours picking out this swimsuit. Hearing it directly …